Night Patient Care Tech (Non-Certified) - 36 hrs/wk

United Hospital Center; Bridgeport (WV); Vor Ort; USD 17.000 - 22.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, West Virginia, seeks a patient care assistant to support licensed staff in direct and indirect patient care. The role emphasizes maintaining patient comfort, safety, and communication with the nursing team.

Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, assisting with admissions and transfers, and helping with hygiene and daily activities while ensuring a clean, safe care environment. Night shifts and non-exempt status are typical for this position.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
• Prior patient care experience (preferred).

Aufgaben

• Observes and reports patient concerns to a registered nurse immediately.
• Assists RN with admission, transfer, discharge and general patient care duties.
• Records vital signs and assists in personal hygiene and patient comfort.
• Assists in specimen collection and other activities of assigned patients.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment to help prevent infections and ensure safety.
• Reports equipment repairs to appropriate personnel promptly.
• Prepares patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures as needed.
• Communicates nutrition issues to the RN.
• Assists department with administrative tasks and answers patient calls.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Adaptability

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or equivalent

Basic Life Support Certification

Jobbeschreibung

United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, West Virginia, seeks a patient care assistant to support licensed staff in direct and indirect patient care. The role emphasizes maintaining patient comfort, safety, and communication with the nursing team.

Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, assisting with admissions and transfers, and helping with hygiene and daily activities while ensuring a clean, safe care environment. Night shifts and non-exempt status are typical for this position.