Patient Care Technician: Vital Signs & Daily Assistance

Prisma Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health is looking for unlicensed assistive personnel to support the Registered Nurse in meeting patient's basic needs at Richland Hospital. Responsibilities include aiding with hygiene, nutrition, ambulation, and vital signs monitoring.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and completion of a relevant course. CPR certification is also mandatory. This role provides an excellent opportunity to advance in the healthcare field.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Completion of a Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Tech, or related course.
• Previous relevant experience preferred.
• Current CPR Heartsaver certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal hygiene needs.
• Help patients with nutrition and feeding tasks.
• Support patient ambulation and fall prevention.
• Monitor and document vital signs accurately.

Skills

Assisting with personal hygiene

Nutrition and feeding assistance

Ambulation support

Monitoring vital signs

Basic CPR

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Nursing Assistant course

Job description

Prisma Health is looking for unlicensed assistive personnel to support the Registered Nurse in meeting patient's basic needs at Richland Hospital. Responsibilities include aiding with hygiene, nutrition, ambulation, and vital signs monitoring.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and completion of a relevant course. CPR certification is also mandatory. This role provides an excellent opportunity to advance in the healthcare field.