About the Department

We are seeking dedicated Health Service Workers to provide essential care and support in multiple state-operated facilities. In this position, you'll deliver direct patient care and assist with daily living activities, ensuring the well-being of those in your care.

Why Join Us?

• Make a meaningful impact on patients' or residents' lives.
• Work in a supportive and collaborative environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Position Duties

Your Purpose in this Position: Make a Difference Every Day

• Deliver Compassionate Care: Provide hands-on support with daily activities, such as bathing, grooming, and dressing, ensuring they receive the care and attention they need.
• Track and Monitor Vital Signs: Keep detailed records of vital signs like temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration, and monitor food and fluid intake to ensure patient health and safety.
• Promote Safety and Well-Being: Vigilantly observe patients to prevent self-harm, aggression, or other risks, stepping in to provide immediate support and intervention as needed.
• Assist with Transport and Activities: Facilitate patient movement within the facility and on external trips, and actively engage in supporting various therapeutic and recreational activities.
• Adapt and Contribute: Take on additional responsibilities and tasks as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and a proactive approach to patient care.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today and join a team dedicated to compassionate care!

Minimum Qualifications

Substitution Information:  Additional education and experience may be substituted based on a year-for-year basis or as determined by the Office of Shared Administration Equivalency Chart. 

Other Qualifications

You can work at one of our amazing state facilities by selecting your preference(s) on your application.

Psychiatric Facilities:

• Mildred Mitchell-Bateman Hospital - Huntington, West Virginia
• William R. Sharpe Jr. Hospital - Weston, West Virginia

If interested in working in a long-term care/nursing facility, please apply to our Certified Nursing Assistant posting. 

This is a continuous job posting, meaning we are actively gathering applications for future vacancies. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and qualified candidates will be contacted as positions become available. Please note that there may be a delay before you are contacted regarding your application. We appreciate your patience and thank you for your interest in joining our team.