Patient Care Tech - Compassionate, Hands-on Support

VCU Health; United States; On-site; USD 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

VCU Health is seeking a patient care assistant to support basic nursing tasks and patient comfort. The role focuses on vital signs, nutrition and hydration, mobility, and ensuring safe, compassionate care in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Required: high school diploma, CNA licensure or equivalent, and BLS/HCP certification. Preferred: clinical nursing coursework with rotation and prior healthcare experience. Expect shifts with exposure to inpatients and infection control protocols.

Qualifications

• Certification/completion of CNA/MA/EMT/Military Corpsman or Nursing Aide training program.
• Experience in a healthcare environment or completion of foundations/clinical nursing course with a rotation.
• BLS HCP or equivalent licensure/certification.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Vital signs documentation

ADL support

Feeding and hydration

Ambulation assistance

PPE compliance

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

CNA licensure/certification

BLS/CPR Certification

Job description

VCU Health is seeking a patient care assistant to support basic nursing tasks and patient comfort. The role focuses on vital signs, nutrition and hydration, mobility, and ensuring safe, compassionate care in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Required: high school diploma, CNA licensure or equivalent, and BLS/HCP certification. Preferred: clinical nursing coursework with rotation and prior healthcare experience. Expect shifts with exposure to inpatients and infection control protocols.