Patient Care Assistant

DHRM; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Dept Behavioral Health/Develop at Catawba Hospital in Virginia is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (Psychiatric Technicians). The role provides direct patient care under supervision, assisting with ADLs according to treatment plans and hospital protocols. You will observe and report changes, participate in therapeutic activities, document promptly, and assist with admissions, discharges, and transfers.

The position requires good reliability and prior stable work history. Hiring range is listed.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide patient care under supervision of licensed staff and/or Lead CNA; ability to follow instructions and report observations to licensed nurse in timely manner; skills in providing assistance to patients in activities of daily living.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADL) per treatment plan.
• Observe, report, document changes in patient status timely.
• Utilize therapeutic interventions per unit routines and patient guidelines.
• Escort patients to departments, meals, and outings per protocols.
• Perform assignments according to policy and procedures.
• Provide constant supportive observation as assigned.
• Participate in therapeutic activities and groups.
• Contribute to Recovery Model-based care.

Skills

ADL support

Observation

Documentation

Recovery model

Job description

Title: Patient Care Assistant

State Role Title: Psychiatric Technicians

Hiring Range: $39,982 - $55,175

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Catawba Hospital

Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/catawba/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Patient Care

• Assists assigned patients with activities of daily living (ADL) according to treatment plan, policies, procedures, unit routines and protocol.
• Observe, report, document changes in the patient’s physical and behavioral status, ADLs, and other tasks as assigned to the licensed nurse or Lead CNA in a timely and accurate manner.
• Utilize therapeutic interventions that reflect knowledge of Therapeutic Options unit routines and rules, and patient treatment guidelines.
• Escort patients to other departments, meals and outside of hospital per protocols and procedure.
• Perform assignments according to policy and procedures.
• Constant Supportive Observation (CS0) as assigned.
• Participates in therapeutic activities and/or groups for patients.
• Performs assignments utilizing principles of Recovery Model

Operational Responsibility

• Follows and completes assignments in timely manner. Reports on assignments to licensed nurse or Lead CNA as required.
• Participate in activities that improve patient care, as directed.
• Accurately completes required documentation within established time frames.
• Assists with admissions, discharges, and transfers as assigned.
• Compliance with established policy CHPP 12-03.10, Employee Reliability Standards.

Education/Skill Development

• Attend all mandatory in-services.
• Complete five hours of in-service to meet learning needs and developmental plan.
• Shares learned knowledge and skills with staff members as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications

Ability to provide patient care under supervision of licensed staff and/or Lead CNA; ability to follow instructions and report observations to licensed nurse in timely manner; skills in providing assistance to patients in activities of daily living. Demonstrates competencies as defined on Competency Assessment

Additional Considerations

• Previous stable work history

Contact Information

Name: Beth Rhodes

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspxContact Pathways Led by the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services and the Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired, the Career Pathways grant will help nearly 500 Virginians with disabilities, including young adults and veterans, gain new skills and credentials through Career Pathways to seek employment in competitive, high-demand, high-quality occupations. www.vadars.org or call DARS at 800-552-5019. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at (540-375-4286) for assistance. Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY. Catawba Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics or disability.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Advertised: 28 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time Applications close: 27 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time