Float Pool Patient Care Aide

Cabell Huntington Hospital, Inc.; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cabell Huntington Hospital, Inc. is seeking a full-time Patient Care Assistant to join the Float Pool Department.

The role supports nursing through patient care activities, including vital signs, lab specimen collection, charting, patient escorting, and assisting with activities of daily living. Applicants must provide documentation of required degrees/certifications and meet an 80% or higher Medical Terminology exam score.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical Assistant degree or WV CNA license or PCT Certification required.
• CPR within 90 days of employment.
• Glucoscan within 90 days of employment.
• 1–2 years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support nursing with patient care activities.
• Take vital signs and charting.
• Obtain lab specimens and escort patients.
• Assist with activities of daily living.
• Handle clerical duties and manage supplies.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Medical terminology

Clerical tasks

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant degree or WV CNA license or PCT Certification

Tools

Glucoscan

Lab specimen collection tools

Job description

Cabell Huntington Hospital, Inc. is seeking a full-time Patient Care Assistant to join the Float Pool Department.

The role supports nursing through patient care activities, including vital signs, lab specimen collection, charting, patient escorting, and assisting with activities of daily living. Applicants must provide documentation of required degrees/certifications and meet an 80% or higher Medical Terminology exam score.