Patient Care Assistant – Nursing Support

MUSC Health; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC Health) is seeking a nursing assistant to support the nursing team in providing patient care, comfort, and safety. Responsibilities include helping with hygiene, dressing, movement, linen changes, and meal support, as well as assisting with transportation to tests and recording vitals under supervision.

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

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing team with patient care activities and related services to support personal needs and safety.
• Assist patients with personal hygiene, dressing and walking; change bed linens.
• Transport patients to tests and procedures as needed.
• Serve and collect food trays and provide between-meal nourishment.
• Record temperature or vital signs under a nurse's direction.

Education

Accredited nurse assisting program

One year of patient care experience

Job description

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC Health) is seeking a nursing assistant to support the nursing team in providing patient care, comfort, and safety. Responsibilities include helping with hygiene, dressing, movement, linen changes, and meal support, as well as assisting with transportation to tests and recording vitals under supervision.

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