Patient Care Technician — Acute Care Aide

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems; Richmond (VA); Vor Ort; USD 24.000 - 33.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care and support across inpatient units. The role involves monitoring patients, maintaining safe environments, and assisting with daily living activities under established plans of care.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent and CNA/MA/EMT certification or completion, with experience in healthcare and a strong commitment to safety and patient-centered care.

Qualifikationen

• Certification/Completion of CNA/MA/EMT related programs.
• Experience in a healthcare environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent and current licensure as applicable.

Aufgaben

• Provide direct and indirect patient care in assigned unit per plans of care.
• Monitor patient conditions and report changes to nursing team.
• Maintain safe, clean, stocked environment and assist with activities of daily living.
• Record intake/output, vital signs, and other patient data per policy.
• Assist with specimen collection and adhere to infection control procedures.
• Participate in mandatory trainings and safety initiatives.
• Establish rapport with patients, visitors and healthcare staff.

Kenntnisse

Vital signs

Patient data collection

Hygiene care

Feeding assistance

Mobility support

Infection control PPE

Communication with care team

Ausbildung

High School Degree or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant

Jobbeschreibung

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care and support across inpatient units. The role involves monitoring patients, maintaining safe environments, and assisting with daily living activities under established plans of care.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent and CNA/MA/EMT certification or completion, with experience in healthcare and a strong commitment to safety and patient-centered care.