Patient Care Aide: Grow, Learn & Impact Care

Huntsville Hospital; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntsville Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Aide (PCA) to support RNs and LPNs in delivering direct patient care. The role requires the ability to work with diverse populations, organize priorities, and adapt to a fast-paced environment.

The PCA provides basic nursing care within scope, assists in admissions/discharges, explains procedures to patients and families, and ensures accurate documentation while remaining flexible under pressure. BLS is required by the end of orientation.

Qualifications

• High School/GED completion.
• BLS certification required before the end of orientation.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic nursing care to patients within PCA scope of practice.
• Assists in admission, transfer and discharge of patient.
• Explains care procedures to patient and family; answers questions within scope.
• Maintains patient care standards and documents accurately.
• Demonstrates flexibility and ability to work under stress.
• Responds to emergencies or difficult situations.
• Responsible for appropriate utilization of resources.
• Performs other duties as assigned within PCA scope.

Education

High School/GED completion

Job description

Huntsville Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Aide (PCA) to support RNs and LPNs in delivering direct patient care. The role requires the ability to work with diverse populations, organize priorities, and adapt to a fast-paced environment.

The PCA provides basic nursing care within scope, assists in admissions/discharges, explains procedures to patients and families, and ensures accurate documentation while remaining flexible under pressure. BLS is required by the end of orientation.