Patient Care Assistant: Vital Signs & Comfort

WVU Medicine Uniontown Hospital; Uniontown (Fayette County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

UNTWN Uniontown Hospital in the United States is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support patient care on the unit under the direction of Registered Nurses. Duties include basic hygiene, vital signs, mobility, and safety, with emphasis on comfort and infection control.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED; PA Nursing Assistant Certification is preferred; at least 1 year of direct patient care or enrollment in a related program.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• One year of direct patient care experience or current enrollment in a health program.
• PA Nursing Assistant Certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care including hygiene, comfort, safety, nutrition and mobility.
• Record vital signs and intake/output and report to the nurse.
• Orient patients to the unit and assist with calls and rounds.
• Maintain equipment cleanliness and assist with simple treatments as trained.
• Restock supplies and monitor temperature logs as needed.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Pennsylvania Nursing Assistant Certification

Job description

UNTWN Uniontown Hospital in the United States is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support patient care on the unit under the direction of Registered Nurses. Duties include basic hygiene, vital signs, mobility, and safety, with emphasis on comfort and infection control.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED; PA Nursing Assistant Certification is preferred; at least 1 year of direct patient care or enrollment in a related program.