Marshall Health Network·Huntington, West Virginia
The Patient Care Assistant provides direct and indirect non-professional nursing care under medical supervision. Responsibilities include performing patient care activities, taking vital signs, obtaining lab specimens, and assisting with daily living tasks.
Cabell Huntington Hospital is seeking a casual, as needed Patient Care Assistant to work with our team in the Float Pool Department.
The Patient Care Assistant works in a supporting role to nursing by conducting patient care activities.
Applicants provide direct and indirect non-professional nursing care under nursing or medical supervision.
Primarily this includes but is not limited to performing duties such as cleaning, taking vital signs, obtaining lab specimens, charting, escorting patients, assisting with activities of daily living, managing clerical duties and ordering and receiving supplies.
Candidates interviewed for this role will be asked to present proof of required degrees, certificates and/or certifications at the time of the interview.
Candidates unwilling or unable to provide said documentation will not be considered.
To be considered, candidates must provide documentation of an 80% or higher score on the Medical Terminology exam, and proof of satisfactory completion of a Medical Assistant degree or Certified Nurses Aide certification.
Candidates must hold a high school diploma and possess a Medical Assistant degree, West Virginia C.N.A. license, or PCT certification. Applicants are also required to pass a medical terminology exam with a score of 80% or higher.
Market context
In West Virginia, nursing and personal care aide roles are typically in steady demand because long-term care, home health, and assisted living settings rely on consistent direct-care staffing. These positions are competitive when candidates already hold CPR/First Aid, can safely lift and transfer residents, and show readiness for hands-on resident support. On this platform, the requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review fit faster; if you plan to apply, confirm your aide training and certification details before submitting.