Compassionate Patient Care Assistant

DCH Health System; Fayette (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

DCH Health System in Alabama is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to provide compassionate personal care under the supervision of a registered nurse, supporting patient comfort and healing.

Responsibilities include measuring intake/output, vital signs, positioning, ambulating, assisting with basic care tasks, and documentation per policy; must communicate clearly and maintain safety. Ability to work 12‑hour shifts onsite is required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
• AHA BLS Healthcare Provider required within 30 days.
• Previous patient care experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills to support EMR and intranet use.

Responsibilities

• Measure and record intake and output.
• Record vital signs, O2 saturation, weight and height.
• Position and assist with turning and ambulation.
• Apply/use special equipment and assist with bed mobility.
• Assist with bedpan, urinal or commode use.
• Ambulate the patient and provide pre- and post-operative care.
• Maintain safety and infection control in care delivery.
• Document care per policies and procedures.
• Support performance improvement (PI) activities as needed.
• Assist with general duties and patient comfort.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

DCH Health System in Alabama is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to provide compassionate personal care under the supervision of a registered nurse, supporting patient comfort and healing.

Responsibilities include measuring intake/output, vital signs, positioning, ambulating, assisting with basic care tasks, and documentation per policy; must communicate clearly and maintain safety. Ability to work 12‑hour shifts onsite is required.