Patient Care Assistant - Nursing Support

Medical University of South Carolina; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support the nursing team in Florence. You will assist with personal care, hygiene, mobility, and comfort, while helping with safety and basic patient needs during tests and procedures.

The role may involve taking vital signs under supervision and transporting patients as needed, with emphasis on compassionate care and teamwork across shifts. Equal opportunity employment is observed.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nurse assisting program or one year of patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists nursing team with patient care activities and related services for personal needs, comfort, and safety.
• Assists patients with personal hygiene, dressing, walking.
• Changes bed linens and assists with patient transportation to tests and procedures.
• May serve and collect food trays and provide between-meal nourishment.
• May record temperature or vital signs under the direction of a nurse.

Job description

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support the nursing team in Florence. You will assist with personal care, hygiene, mobility, and comfort, while helping with safety and basic patient needs during tests and procedures.

The role may involve taking vital signs under supervision and transporting patients as needed, with emphasis on compassionate care and teamwork across shifts. Equal opportunity employment is observed.