Compassionate Patient Care Aide - Direct Support

Huntsville Hospital Health System; Scottsboro (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Highlands Medical Center, a 170-bed hospital located in Scottsboro and part of the Huntsville Hospital Health System, offers emergency, inpatient and outpatient services to support the wellness of our community. The Patient Care Aide works under the direction of the RN/LPN, providing direct patient care and maintaining patient care standards.

The role requires adaptability to diverse backgrounds and the ability to organize, set priorities, manage multiple tasks, and respond to a rapidly changing

Qualifications

• Education: High School/GED preferred.
• BLS required before the conclusion of the orientation period.
• Proof of Nursing Assistant (CNA) class completion required from a state approved program.
• Active certification preferred (including Certified Medical Assistant) but not required.
• EMT Certification accepted.

Responsibilities

• The Patient Care Aide works under the direction of the RN/LPN and provides direct patient care.
• Must exhibit the ability to work with people from diverse socio-economic backgrounds.
• Ability to organize, set priorities and manage multiple priorities and adapt to a rapidly changing environment.

Education

High School/GED

Job description

Highlands Medical Center, a 170-bed hospital located in Scottsboro and part of the Huntsville Hospital Health System, offers emergency, inpatient and outpatient services to support the wellness of our community. The Patient Care Aide works under the direction of the RN/LPN, providing direct patient care and maintaining patient care standards.

The role requires adaptability to diverse backgrounds and the ability to organize, set priorities, manage multiple tasks, and respond to a rapidly changing