Health Care Assistant Weekend- Neuro Progressive Care Unit-FT-3rd shift

Huntsville Hospital; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital in Huntsville seeks a Health Care Assistant to support nursing staff by providing essential patient care and clerical support. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, maintaining patient records, and ensuring a safe environment. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and experience in patient care or clerical roles.

Qualifications

• Requires previous patient care and/or two years clerical experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical patient care services and support.
• Assists with vital signs, daily living activities, and patient transport.
• Maintains patient charts and unit files.

Skills

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 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 required: High School Diploma or GED

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 experience 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