Patient Care Assistant Apprentice - Marshall Health Network : Job Details

Job Title: Patient Care Assistant (PCA) Apprentice Location: Cabell Huntington Hospital Department: Nursing Services Reports To: Nurse Manager / Coordinator / Charge Nurse Job Type: Full-Time Kickstart Your Healthcare Career at Cabell Huntington Hospital! Are you passionate about helping others and interested in starting a meaningful career in healthcare, but don't have credentials or clinical experience yet? This is your opportunity. Cabell Huntington Hospital is now hiring PCA Apprentices, individuals ready to begin a rewarding journey toward becoming a trained Patient Care Assistant (PCA) through paid, hands-on experience and in-house training. What is the PCA Apprentice Program? Our PCA Apprentice Program is designed to help entry-level candidates transition into professional healthcare roles. As a PCA Apprentice, you will:

• Start working immediately in a supportive role alongside experienced nursing staff
• Participate in basic patient care, cleaning, and clerical tasks
• Enroll in CHH's internal PCA Training Program, beginning September 2025
• Receive comprehensive, hands-on training at no cost to you
• Upon successful program completion, receive a certificate of completion from MCTC Patient Care Assistant training program and ability to apply for and transition into a PCA position at Cabell Huntington Hospital

Your Responsibilities as a PCA Apprentice:

• Assist with routine patient care activities under supervision
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe unit environment
• Support nurses with clerical and receptionist duties
• Engage respectfully with patients, families, and clinical staff
• Learn the skills and standards needed to advance into a PCA role

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required

Required Certifications and Training (to be completed within the first 90 days): These requirements will be supported through CHH's onboarding and training resources.

• Completion of CHH's PCA Training Program within 90 days of the program start date
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire
• Passing score (80% or higher) on the medical terminology exam within 90 days of employment
• Achievement of a score of 3 or higher on the criteria-based performance evaluation during the 90-day probationary period (or within 60 days for transferred employees)

Experience

• No experience required. A passion for care and a willingness to learn are essential.
• Up to 1 year of relevant experience is a plus

What You Will Need to Succeed:

• A desire to build a career in healthcare
• Reliability, professionalism, and a team-first attitude
• The ability to meet physical demands of patient care, including lifting, walking, and standing for long periods
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and the public are essential for this role.

Why Choose Cabell Huntington Hospital? At CHH, you are not just getting a job. You are starting a career. We are committed to developing our team and helping you grow into roles where you can thrive. From apprentice to PCA and beyond, your journey starts here.

• Get paid while you train
• Gain real-world experience from day one
• Work in a supportive, team-oriented environment
• Build a lasting career in nursing and healthcare