Health Unit Secretary/Care Assistant - RCU/ICU Step Down - FT - 2nd Shift

Huntsville Hospital; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Health Care Assistant to join their team. In this vital role, you will provide essential technical patient care services and support to nursing staff. Your responsibilities will include assisting with vital signs, daily living activities, and providing clerical support to ensure a smooth operation on the unit. This position is perfect for individuals with a passion for patient care and a desire to make a difference in the healthcare environment. If you thrive in a supportive role and enjoy working in a dynamic setting, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• HS/GED required. Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant course preferred.
• Requires previous patient care and/or clerical experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the nursing unit by providing technical patient care services.
• Assist with routine patient care activities and clerical support.

Skills

Patient Care

Clerical Support

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.