Patient Care Assistant - Float Pool

Cabell Huntington Hospital; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, WV is seeking a part-time Patient Care Assistant to join our Float Pool Team. The role provides direct and indirect non-professional nursing support under supervision, performing duties such as taking vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, charting, and basic clerical tasks to maintain patient flow and comfort.

Candidates must provide documentation of an Medical Assistant degree or Certified Nursing Assistant certification and

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant degree or CNA certification required.
• Must provide documentation of certification at interview.
• Score of 80% or higher on Medical Terminology exam required.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs and monitor patient condition as directed.
• Assist with activities of daily living and mobility.
• Chart patient information and maintain medical records.
• Perform basic clerical duties and coordinate with nursing staff.
• Escort patients and help with supplies and equipment.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Medical terminology

Documentation

ADLs assistance

Clerical tasks

Education

Medical Assistant degree

Certified Nursing Assistant certification

Job description

Cabell Huntington Hospital is seeking a part-time Patient Care Assistant to work with our team in the Float Pool Department. The Patient Care Assistant works in a supporting role to nursing by conducting patient care activities. Applicants provide direct and indirect non-professional nursing care under nursing or medical supervision. Primarily this includes but is not limited to performing duties such as cleaning, taking vital signs, obtaining lab specimens, charting, escorting patients, assisting with activities of daily living, managing clerical duties and ordering and receiving supplies. Candidates interviewed for this role will be asked to present proof of required degrees, certificates and/or certifications at the time of the interview. Candidates unwilling or unable to provide said documentation will not be considered. To be considered, candidates must provide documentation of an 80% or higher score on the Medical Terminology exam, and proof of satisfactory completion of a Medical Assistant degree or Certified Nurses Aide certification.