Patient care assistant - women's unit

Within the framework of Cabell Huntington Hospital and nursing service policies and procedures, the primary purpose of the unit assistant position is a supporting role to nursing by conducting patient care activities, cleaning, and providing clerical and receptionist duties to the unit. PCA job specific duties vary depending on unit.

Qualifications

Education:

• Junior College/Technical School is required
• Certified in West Virginia as CNA or Completion of Medical Assistant Program, or Patient Care is required
• Technician Program is required
• CPR within 90 days of employment/Glucoscan within 90 days of employment is required

Experience:

• No Previous Experience is Required
• Up to 1 Year Experience is preferred

The kind of position-related experience includes:

• One year experience as unit clerk will be considered.
• Must have proof of data entry class, introduction to computer, or six months prior computer experience.
• Experience in effectively dealing with the public is essential to this position.
• Successful completion of medical terminology exam (80%).
• Successful completion of unit competency exam for Patient Care Assistant.
• Must meet all requirements of criteria based evaluation (3 or better) within 90 day probationary period new hire/60 day transferred employee.
• Basic computer skills (including typing/keyboard/using a mouse).
• Mother/Baby Unit – must type 45 wpm