Patient Care Aide & Nursing Support

Phoebe Putney Health System; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoebe Putney Health System is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support licensed nurses by providing direct and indirect patient care. The role involves documenting care activities, maintaining safety protocols, and assisting with daily patient hygiene, under supervision.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, and prefer 1+ year experience with medical terminology. BLS certification within 90 days of hire and crisis response training within 6 months are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years experience in Medical Terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to nurses with direct-patient care.
• Communicate with and keep manager informed of unit activities, needs and problems related to patient care.
• Maintain established departmental, unit and hospital guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Follow established routines and utilize supplies and equipment in a cost-effective manner.
• Implement and maintain factors related to safety and effectiveness of patient outcomes.
• Administer necessary actions to comply with daily patient hygiene standards.
• Document and submit required information in a timely fashion.
• Ensure documentation uses correct terminology and conforms to required style and format.
• Demonstrate technical skill with equipment used in the role, understand operation and troubleshoot problems.
• Adhere to attendance, punctuality, and completes all job responsibilities per policies and procedures.

Skills

High school diploma

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Phoebe Putney Health System is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support licensed nurses by providing direct and indirect patient care. The role involves documenting care activities, maintaining safety protocols, and assisting with daily patient hygiene, under supervision.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, and prefer 1+ year experience with medical terminology. BLS certification within 90 days of hire and crisis response training within 6 months are required.