Home Health Aide / CNA - Multiple Locations

Roper St. Francis Healthcare•Ladson, SC

About The Position

The Patient Care Tech (PCT) provides direct patient care under the guidance of a Registered Nurse or designated healthcare professional, in accordance with applicable regulations and organizational policies, procedures, and guidelines. The role provides basic care and comfort, measures vital signs, assists with personal care and hygiene, and supports safe patient mobility. The PCT communicates patient changes and concerns to the nurse, documents care accurately and promptly, and shares pertinent information during hand-offs. The position also supports patient independence and provides individualized, compassionate care. Scheduled weekly hours are 32, and the work shift is days. The role requires current South Carolina CNA certification. Additional training or qualification pathways vary by location. BLS Basic Life Support is required at RSFH; for BSMH locations, it is preferred upon hire and must be obtained from an approved source before providing direct patient care. Relevant clinical experience and EPIC electronic health record training are preferred.

Requirements

Current South Carolina CNA certification.
BLS Basic Life Support is required at RSFH and must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care; it is preferred upon hire at BSMH locations.
For BSMH locations, complete one of the specified pathways: a nursing aide training program; STNA certification where required for Ohio long-term care; CNA certification; state nurse aide testing; a nursing program with one clinical nursing course and one clinical rotation; or one year of relevant clinical-setting experience.
For South Carolina locations, meet one of the stated pathways: be an RSFH teammate with an accredited high school diploma or GED; hold a CMA certification and an accredited high school diploma or GED; or be currently enrolled in or have graduated from an associate or bachelor's degree program in any field. The RSF PCT Training Program must be completed upon hire for these pathways.
Ability to communicate clearly with other healthcare team members and follow their directions.
Knowledge of patient and healthcare safety standards, infection prevention, and transmission-based precautions.
Ability to work as part of a team and use clerical duties and office-based technology.
Ability to collect and document patient data, including vital signs, intake and output, and changes in patient condition.
Ability to provide basic hygiene and activities-of-daily-living care, assist with feeding and hydration, support bowel and bladder elimination, and assist with ambulation and mobility.
Compassionate, relationship-based approach to care; accountability for completing assigned tasks; and ability to escalate concerns through the chain of command.

Nice To Haves

Recent experience in acute care, a physician's office, home health or hospice, or a long-term care facility; experience in the setting of application is preferred.
EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training.

Responsibilities

Provide basic patient care, including comfort, vital sign measurement, personal care, hygiene, and unit-based specialty duties.
Assist patients with mobility using therapeutic transfer techniques that promote independence and safety.
Encourage patients to complete tasks as independently as possible and individualize care based on their interests and hobbies.
Act as a liaison between the patient and nurse by reporting changes and concerns.
Provide high-level customer service to patients, families, visitors, and employees.
Document patient care accurately, precisely, and promptly when applicable.
Participate in hand-offs and report pertinent information about patient and departmental needs.
Perform delegated tasks after competency has been validated.