Job Summary
The Patient Care Assistant is integral to delivering both direct and indirect supportive nursing care under supervision. This role involves overseeing vital signs and aiding in daily living tasks while performing essential clerical duties, managing supply orders, and providing assistance to the nursing staff in a clinical observation environment.
Responsibilities
- Administer direct and indirect non-professional nursing support under the guidance of licensed nursing staff.
- Monitor and record patients’ vital signs accurately.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living.
- Handle clerical responsibilities and manage inventory for medical supplies.
- Support nursing personnel within a clinical observation unit.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Must possess a Medical Assistant degree, West Virginia C.N.A. license, or PCT Certification.
- Achievement of 80% or above on a medical terminology examination is necessary.
- CPR and Glucoscan certifications must be obtained within 90 days of starting employment.
Marshall Health Network provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
