Night Shift Patient Care Aide — Compassionate Support

United Hospital Center; Bridgeport (WV); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV is seeking a nursing assistant to perform nonprofessional direct and indirect patient care under supervision of a registered nurse. The role emphasizes high-quality patient care in coordination with licensed medical staff.

Responsibilities include observing and reporting changes, assisting with admissions, transfers, discharges, recording vital signs, assisting with hygiene, and maintaining a safe, clean environment.

Qualifications

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

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

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma

BLS Certification

Job description

United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV is seeking a nursing assistant to perform nonprofessional direct and indirect patient care under supervision of a registered nurse. The role emphasizes high-quality patient care in coordination with licensed medical staff.

Responsibilities include observing and reporting changes, assisting with admissions, transfers, discharges, recording vital signs, assisting with hygiene, and maintaining a safe, clean environment.