Health Care Assistant — Vital Care & Clerical Support

Huntsville Hospital; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntsville Hospital Health System is seeking a Health Care Assistant (HCA) to support the assigned unit under physicians and clinical staff. Responsibilities include technical patient care such as vital signs, ADLs, transport and discharge, along with clerical duties like directing calls, entering charges, and maintaining patient charts.

The ideal candidate will have HS/GED, a preference for CNA certification, and BCLS by orientation.

Qualifications

• HS/GED required.
• CNA and/or Huntsville Hospital Health Care Assistant course preferred.
• BCLS required by the conclusion of orientation.
• Experience in patient care and/or two years clerical expereience with successful work history.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical patient care including vital signs and activities of daily living.
• Assist with transport and discharge of patients.
• Perform clerical tasks: direct calls, enter patient charges, maintain charts and unit files.
• Help maintain a safe and orderly environment on the nursing unit.
• Assist staff, physicians, visitors and ancillary departments as needed.

Skills

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Education

HS/GED

CNA preferred

BCLS certification

Job description

Huntsville Hospital Health System is seeking a Health Care Assistant (HCA) to support the assigned unit under physicians and clinical staff. Responsibilities include technical patient care such as vital signs, ADLs, transport and discharge, along with clerical duties like directing calls, entering charges, and maintaining patient charts.

The ideal candidate will have HS/GED, a preference for CNA certification, and BCLS by orientation.