Night Shift: Inpatient Rehab Care Associate

WVU Medicine; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals is seeking an unlicensed assistive personnel to support direct patient care in an acute rehabilitation unit. The role includes basic physical care, ADLs, vital signs, and safe patient handling under RN supervision.

Responsibilities also cover transporting patients and specimens, assisting with examinations, and maintaining a clean, safe environment. Evening and night shifts may apply; prior patient care experience is preferred along with required

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• BLS/HeartSaver certification within 30 days of hire.
• Prior patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in direct patient care by providing basic physical care to promote patient comfort as directed by the RN.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living in a timely manner.
• Transport patients and samples within the facility per safety policies.
• Perform routine tests and maintain quality control logs as required by department.
• Record vital signs and inputs/outputs according to policy.
• Provide respiratory support and monitor oxygen administration equipment.
• Report patient concerns to the RN promptly.
• Prepare patients for examinations and assist with procedures.

Skills

Direct patient care

Vital signs

Communication

Safety

Education

High school diploma

BLS/HeartSaver certification

Job description

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals is seeking an unlicensed assistive personnel to support direct patient care in an acute rehabilitation unit. The role includes basic physical care, ADLs, vital signs, and safe patient handling under RN supervision.

Responsibilities also cover transporting patients and specimens, assisting with examinations, and maintaining a clean, safe environment. Evening and night shifts may apply; prior patient care experience is preferred along with required