Critical Care PCA: Compassionate Patient Care Aide

Lifepoint Health, Inc.; Florence (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

PTO and leave benefits

Tuition assistance and career growth

Job summary

North Alabama Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to join our Critical Care Unit. This full-time day shift role supports RN staff with vital signs, ADL assistance, documentation, and patient throughput in a teaching hospital environment.

Qualified candidates will have a High School Diploma and BLS certification (or be able to obtain after hire); EMT/EMT-related experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• PCA/DCA, SRNA, or EMT experience preferred but not required.
• Current BLS certification, can be obtained after hire.
• Handle with Care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic patient care as delegated by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, possible blood glucose measurements, and accurate intake/output recording.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living (bathing, grooming, eating, toileting, ambulation).
• Observes and promptly reports abnormal physical, mental, or emotional findings to nursing staff.
• Maintains clean, safe, and well-stocked patient rooms and common areas.
• Manages the tech desk and supports nursing/physician staff and overall department throughput.
• Documents care and activities per unit standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned; participates in performance improvement and required education.

Skills

Basic patient care

Vital signs monitoring

BLS certification

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

North Alabama Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to join our Critical Care Unit. This full-time day shift role supports RN staff with vital signs, ADL assistance, documentation, and patient throughput in a teaching hospital environment.

Qualified candidates will have a High School Diploma and BLS certification (or be able to obtain after hire); EMT/EMT-related experience is a plus.