Health Care Assistant- Surgical ICU- FT- 1st shift

Huntsville Hospital; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Health Care Assistant to support patient care and clerical functions within a dynamic nursing unit. In this vital role, you will assist medical staff with essential patient care activities, including monitoring vital signs and facilitating daily living tasks. Your responsibilities will also include clerical duties such as managing patient records and ensuring a safe environment. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patient care while working alongside a team of professionals committed to providing quality healthcare. If you are passionate about helping others and have a background in patient care or clerical work, we encourage you to apply and join our caring community.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required, with preference for Certified Nursing Assistant training.
• Previous patient care or clerical experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical patient care services and support on the nursing unit.
• Assist with clerical support including maintaining patient charts and responding to calls.

Skills

Patient Care

Clerical Support

Communication Skills

Familiarity with Medical Terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Nursing Assistant Course

Job description

Overview

Under the direction of the physicians and clinical staff the Health Care Assistant(HCA) supports the assigned unit by providing technical patient care services and support related to patients on the nursing unit. Additionally assists staff, physicians, visitors and ancillary departments with routine patient care activities and clerical support as needed. Patient Care activities include vital signs, activities of daily living, transport, and transfer of patients to include discharge. Clerical support includes directing incoming calls and responding to patient calls, entering patient charges in the computer system, maintaining patient charts, unit files and secretarial supply levels and being responsible for maintaining a safe and orderly environment.

Qualifications

Education: HS/GED required.

Education preferred: Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant and/or Huntsville Hospital Health Care Assistant course preferred

License, Certification and/or Registration: BCLS is required by the conclusion of orientation.

Experience:Requires previous patient care and/or two years clerical expereience with successful work history. Comparable combinations of education and experience in both clerical positions as well as patient care aide positions will be considered.

Additional skills/abilities: Familiarity with medical terminology preferred.