Patient Care Assistant
Listed on 2026-09-18
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Healthcare
Mental Health, Rehabilitation, Healthcare Nursing
Title
Patient Care Assistant
State Role TitlePsychiatric Technicians
Hiring Range$39,982 - $55,175
Pay Band3
AgencyDept Behavioral Health/Develop
LocationCatawba Hospital
Agency Website/
Recruitment TypeGeneral Public - G
Job DutiesPatient Care
- Assists assigned patients with activities of daily living (ADL) according to treatment plan, policies, procedures, unit routines and protocol.
- Observe, report, document changes in the patient’s physical and behavioral status, ADLs, and other tasks as assigned to the licensed nurse or Lead CNA in a timely and accurate manner.
- Utilize therapeutic interventions that reflect knowledge of Therapeutic Options unit routines and rules, and patient treatment guidelines.
- Escort patients to other departments, meals and outside of hospital per protocols and procedure.
- Perform assignments according to policy and procedures.
- Constant Supportive Observation (CS0) as assigned.
- Participates in therapeutic activities and/or groups for patients.
- Performs assignments utilizing principles of Recovery Model
- Follows and completes assignments in timely manner. Reports on assignments to licensed nurse or Lead CNA as required.
- Participate in activities that improve patient care, as directed.
- Accurately completes required documentation within established time frames.
- Assists with admissions, discharges, and transfers as assigned.
- Compliance with established policy CHPP 12-03.10, Employee Reliability Standards.
- Attend all mandatory in-services.
- Complete five hours of in-service to meet learning needs and developmental plan.
- Shares learned knowledge and skills with staff members as appropriate.
Ability to provide patient care under supervision of licensed staff and/or Lead CNA; ability to follow instructions and report observations to licensed nurse in timely manner; skills in providing assistance to patients in activities of daily living. Demonstrates competencies as defined on Competency Assessment
Additional Considerations- Previous stable work history
Catawba Hospital offers a comprehensive benefit package to include your choice of four health insurance plans, paid life insurance and retirement plans, 14 paid holidays, annual and sick leave.
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Contact InformationName:
Beth Rhodes
Phone:
Email: beth.rhodesginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI).…
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