Hospital Patient Care Assistant - Vital Signs & Support

mhnetwork; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, WV is seeking qualified Patient Care Assistants for full-time, part-time, or casual as needed positions across several departments. You will support nursing staff by performing patient care activities and assisting with daily living tasks.

Responsibilities include cleaning, taking vital signs, obtaining lab specimens, charting, escorting patients, and coordinating with clerical duties and supply orders under supervision.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical Assistant degree or West Virginia 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

• The Patient Care Assistant works in a supporting role to nursing by conducting patient care activities.
• Provides direct and indirect non-professional nursing care under nursing or medical supervision.
• Includes duties such as cleaning, taking vital signs, obtaining lab specimens, charting, escorting patients, assisting with activities of daily living, and managing clerical duties and ordering/receiving supplies.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant degree

West Virginia CNA license

PCT Certification

Job description

Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, WV is seeking qualified Patient Care Assistants for full-time, part-time, or casual as needed positions across several departments. You will support nursing staff by performing patient care activities and assisting with daily living tasks.

Responsibilities include cleaning, taking vital signs, obtaining lab specimens, charting, escorting patients, and coordinating with clerical duties and supply orders under supervision.