Patient Care Aide Float 20P - Women & Children Float Pool - FT - 3rd Shift

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

Job summary

Huntsville Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Aide to support the nursing team in providing high-quality patient care. This role involves assisting patients with daily activities and upholding care standards in a diverse healthcare environment. Candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED and prior experience in the field or nursing clinicals.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 6 months of experience or completed initial clinicals as a nursing student.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care.
• Maintain patient care standards.

Skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work with diverse people

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

The Patient Care Aide (PCA) works under the direction of the RN/LPN. The responsibilities of the Patient Care Aide include providing direct patient care and maintaining patient care standards. The Patient Care Aide must exhibit the ability to work with people from diverse socio-economic backgrounds; to organize, set priorities and manage multiple priorities, and to adapt to a rapidly changing environment.

Qualifications

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Experience Required: Education: HS/GED required. Experience: Must have previously worked as a patient care aide for at least 6 months or have completed the first quarter or semester of clinicals as a nursing student enrolled in an accredited college.