Night PCT: Compassionate Patient Care

United Hospital Center; Bridgeport (WV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

United Hospital Center is hiring for a patient care aide responsible for monitoring patients, assisting nurses, and performing essential clinical tasks during night shifts in a fast‑paced hospital setting.

The role requires staying vigilant for changes in patient conditions, maintaining hygiene standards, and communicating effectively with medical staff to ensure high quality care and patient safety.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Certify Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
• Prior patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observes and reports all patient concerns/changes in condition to a registered nurse immediately.
• Assists the Registered Nurse with admission, transfer, discharge and general patient care duties.
• Records the vital signs, assists in personal hygiene and other patient comfort measures. Records oral intake and outputs (temperature, blood pressure and other monitoring).
• Assists in specimen collection and other activities of assigned patients.
• Assists in indirect patient care by maintaining a clean and safe environment to help prevent and/or control infections and to provide for safety of patients, visitors and employees.
• Reports all necessary equipment repairs to appropriate personnel according to departmental procedure in a timely manner.
• Prepares patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures according to departmental procedure.
• Communicates with RN regarding any nutrition issues, such as poor appetite or verbalized lack of understanding of diet changes.
• Assists department with administrative tasks to support the department operations.
• Answers patient call bell and relays message to appropriate personnel

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Basic Life Support certification

Job description

United Hospital Center is hiring for a patient care aide responsible for monitoring patients, assisting nurses, and performing essential clinical tasks during night shifts in a fast‑paced hospital setting.

The role requires staying vigilant for changes in patient conditions, maintaining hygiene standards, and communicating effectively with medical staff to ensure high quality care and patient safety.