Patient Care Assistant – Compassionate, Hands-On Support

WVU Medicine; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals seeks a Nursing Assistant to provide direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision, ensuring comfort and safety. This role supports daily living activities, transports patients, and aids in examinations and procedures in a busy hospital setting.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and obtain Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire; prior patient care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assists in direct patient care by providing basic physical care to promote patient comfort under RN supervision.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living and bed-making.
• Transports patients and specimens; follows safety policies.
• Performs glucose monitoring, urine and stool testing, and maintains quality control logs.
• Performs routine phlebotomy as assigned.
• Records vital signs and intake/output.
• Provides respiratory support as needed.
• Communicates patient concerns to RN.
• Assists with examinations, procedures, and basic rehab activities.
• Ensures a clean, safe environment and proper infection control.

Skills

Safe Patient Handling

Communication

Time management

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals seeks a Nursing Assistant to provide direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision, ensuring comfort and safety. This role supports daily living activities, transports patients, and aids in examinations and procedures in a busy hospital setting.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and obtain Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire; prior patient care experience is preferred.