Patient Care Aide — Compassionate Nursing Support

WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center; Parkersburg (WV); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

OVHC Ohio Valley Health Corporation in Parkersburg, WV seeks a Nursing Assistant to provide nonprofessional direct and indirect patient care under supervision of a registered nurse. The role emphasizes compassionate support, accurate reporting of changes in condition, and collaboration with licensed staff to deliver high-quality care.

Typical schedule is day shift, 12 hours per week, non-exempt, requiring a high school diploma and BLS within 30 days.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Observes and reports patient concerns to a nurse immediately.
• Assists with admission, transfer, discharge, and routine patient care.
• Records vital signs and patient intake and outputs.
• Assists in specimen collection and infection control.
• Maintains a clean, safe environment to prevent infections.
• Prepares patients for examinations and communicates nutrition concerns.

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Basic Life Support certification within 30 days

Job description

OVHC Ohio Valley Health Corporation in Parkersburg, WV seeks a Nursing Assistant to provide nonprofessional direct and indirect patient care under supervision of a registered nurse. The role emphasizes compassionate support, accurate reporting of changes in condition, and collaboration with licensed staff to deliver high-quality care.

Typical schedule is day shift, 12 hours per week, non-exempt, requiring a high school diploma and BLS within 30 days.