Patient Care Assistant - Compassionate Support

Prisma Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Prisma Health in Columbia, South Carolina, is seeking a Patient Support Technician to assist the Registered Nurse in providing basic patient care. This part-time day role is based at Richland Springs Hospital, RS Behavioral Care.

You will help with personal hygiene, nutrition, mobility, and monitoring of inputs/outputs, and you will document vital signs. CPR Heartsaver certification is required, and you will complete the unit secretary course within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required or preferred; CNA/CMA training completed.
• CNA or CMA course from an accredited organization is required.
• Previous hospital clerical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming and oral care.
• Assist with feeding, meal setup and nutrition needs.
• Support ambulation and fall prevention under RN supervision.
• Assist with bathroom needs and monitor inputs/outputs.
• Document vital signs and report abnormalities to RN.

Skills

CPR Heartsaver

Unit secretary training

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CNA or CMA course completed

Job description

Prisma Health in Columbia, South Carolina, is seeking a Patient Support Technician to assist the Registered Nurse in providing basic patient care. This part-time day role is based at Richland Springs Hospital, RS Behavioral Care.

You will help with personal hygiene, nutrition, mobility, and monitoring of inputs/outputs, and you will document vital signs. CPR Heartsaver certification is required, and you will complete the unit secretary course within 90 days of hire.