Patient Support Technician: Compassionate Patient Caregiver

Prisma Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health in Richland Hospital is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support Registered Nurses by delivering routine patient care in a fast-paced hospital environment.

You'll help with hygiene, feeding, mobility, elimination, and monitor vital signs, documenting findings and escalating concerns to the nurse. This role emphasizes compassion, teamwork, and adherence to clinical standards.

Qualifications

• Completion of Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Tech, Medical Assistant or Nursing Fundamentals course.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous nursing assistant or medical assistant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists patient with personal hygiene such as bathing and grooming.
• Assists with nutrition and feeding; sets up meal trays.
• Assists with ambulation and fall prevention under RN guidance.
• Assists with elimination needs; monitors inputs/outputs.
• Performs and documents vital signs; reports abnormal values to the RN.

Education

Nursing Assistant training

High School Diploma preferred

Job description

Prisma Health in Richland Hospital is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support Registered Nurses by delivering routine patient care in a fast-paced hospital environment.

You'll help with hygiene, feeding, mobility, elimination, and monitor vital signs, documenting findings and escalating concerns to the nurse. This role emphasizes compassion, teamwork, and adherence to clinical standards.