Night Shift Patient Care Aide (PCT)

WVU Medicine; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine in Charleston, WV is seeking a dedicated patient care assistant to perform direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. You will support admission, transfer, discharge processes and daily patient needs, ensuring comfort and safety in coordination with licensed staff.

The role emphasizes accurate vital signs, hygiene, feeding support, specimen collection, infection control, and timely communication with the RN regarding changes in condition.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Observes and reports patient concerns/changes in condition to a registered nurse immediately.
• Assists the Registered Nurse with admission, transfer, discharge and general patient care duties.
• Records vital signs, assists in personal hygiene and other patient comfort measures; tracks intake and outputs.
• Assists in specimen collection and other activities of assigned patients.
• Maintains a clean, safe environment to prevent infections and ensure patient safety.
• Reports equipment repairs to appropriate personnel promptly.
• Prepares patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures.
• Communicates nutrition issues to the RN.
• Supports administrative tasks to aid department operations.
• Answers patient call bell and relays messages to appropriate staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days

Job description

WVU Medicine in Charleston, WV is seeking a dedicated patient care assistant to perform direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. You will support admission, transfer, discharge processes and daily patient needs, ensuring comfort and safety in coordination with licensed staff.

The role emphasizes accurate vital signs, hygiene, feeding support, specimen collection, infection control, and timely communication with the RN regarding changes in condition.