Patient Care Assistant: Compassionate, Hands-On Support

WVU Medicine Uniontown Hospital; Uniontown (Fayette County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

UNTWN Uniontown Hospital is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support patient care on the Nursing Unit under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include hygiene, mobility, vital signs, documentation, and safe equipment handling.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma; PA Nursing Assistant Certification is preferred. At least one year of direct patient care experience or enrollment in a health-related program is required or desired.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) is required.
• Pennsylvania Nursing Assistant Certification preferred.
• One year of recent clinical Direct Patient Care experience or current enrollment in a health-related program.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care including hygiene, comfort, safety, nutrition, and basic treatments.
• Record vitals, weights, glucose, and mobility and communicate with the nurse.
• Orient patients to the unit and room at admission and ongoing.
• Answer call lights and perform rounds to meet patient/family needs.
• Document tasks per unit policy and maintain clean, organized equipment/rooms.
• Assist with emergencies and patient transports; restock supplies as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Communication

Safety

Education

High school diploma

Nursing Assistant Certification (PA DOH)

Job description

UNTWN Uniontown Hospital is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support patient care on the Nursing Unit under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include hygiene, mobility, vital signs, documentation, and safe equipment handling.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma; PA Nursing Assistant Certification is preferred. At least one year of direct patient care experience or enrollment in a health-related program is required or desired.