Compassionate Patient Care Assistant - Step Down (FT)

North Alabama Medical Center; Florence (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Competitive paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A regional healthcare facility in Alabama is seeking a full-time Patient Care Assistant to support patient well-being under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. You will provide direct patient care, maintain records, and assist in quality assurance. Candidates should have a high school diploma or current nursing assistant certification, and strong critical thinking skills are required. Join a team dedicated to making communities healthier.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent or current Nurse Assistant certification.
• Licenses: Nursing Assistant Certificate preferred.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) – to be obtained within the first two weeks of employment.
• Experience: One to three years of work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care
• Performs specific documentation in the patient’s record
• Maintains equipment and supplies and participates in quality assurance
• Communicates appropriate information intradepartmental and interdepartmentally

Skills

Critical thinking skills

Decisive judgment

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Nursing Assistant Certificate

Job description

A regional healthcare facility in Alabama is seeking a full-time Patient Care Assistant to support patient well-being under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. You will provide direct patient care, maintain records, and assist in quality assurance. Candidates should have a high school diploma or current nursing assistant certification, and strong critical thinking skills are required. Join a team dedicated to making communities healthier.