Compassionate Patient Care Technician

Socket.dev; South Carolina; On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health in Columbia, SC, is seeking a Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Tech to support Registered Nurses and meet basic patient needs in a hospital setting.

You will assist with hygiene, nutrition, mobility, elimination, and vital signs documentation, while adhering to clinical procedures and safety standards. This role requires completion of a Nursing Assistant course and a preference for prior hospital experience.

Qualifications

• Education - Completion of a Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Tech, Medical Assistant or Nursing Fundamentals course.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal hygiene (bathing, hair, teeth care).
• Assist with nutrition and feeding (meals, feeding setup).
• Assist with ambulation and fall prevention under RN supervision.
• Assist with elimination needs and monitor inputs/outputs.
• Take and document vital signs and report abnormalities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Nursing Assistant training / CMA / CNA related course

Job description

Prisma Health in Columbia, SC, is seeking a Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Tech to support Registered Nurses and meet basic patient needs in a hospital setting.

You will assist with hygiene, nutrition, mobility, elimination, and vital signs documentation, while adhering to clinical procedures and safety standards. This role requires completion of a Nursing Assistant course and a preference for prior hospital experience.