Patient Care Assistant – Subacute Unit (Day Shift)

WVU Medicine; Evansdale (WV); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Hospitals in Morgantown, WV seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide direct and indirect patient care under supervision of a registered nurse. You will assist with daily living activities, transport patients, and support routine nursing tasks in a fast-paced unit.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, and BLS/HeartSaver First Aid within 30 days of hire. Prior patient care experience is preferred, with a focus on safety, communication, and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• BLS or HeartSaver First Aid certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assists in direct patient care by providing basic physical care to promote patient comfort.
• Assists all assigned patients with activities of daily living.
• Safely transports patients to tests and procedures and escorts for discharge.
• Transports specimens and items throughout the facility.
• Records vital signs and supports basic nursing duties as directed.

Skills

Safe Patient Handling

Excellent communication

Customer service

Time management

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS/HeartSaver First Aid within 30 days

Job description

WVU Hospitals in Morgantown, WV seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide direct and indirect patient care under supervision of a registered nurse. You will assist with daily living activities, transport patients, and support routine nursing tasks in a fast-paced unit.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, and BLS/HeartSaver First Aid within 30 days of hire. Prior patient care experience is preferred, with a focus on safety, communication, and team collaboration.