Patient Care Aide - Growth Path & Comprehensive Benefits

Marshall Medical Centers; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntsville Hospital Health System is seeking a Patient Care Aide to work under RN/LPN direction, delivering direct patient care and maintaining care standards. The role requires the ability to work with diverse populations, organize priorities, and adapt to a rapidly changing environment.

The position emphasizes adherence to patient care guidelines, efficient handling of multiple tasks, and responsive care in emergencies.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• BLS certification required before orientation.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic nursing care to patients within the Patient Care Aide scope of practice that includes actions that meet psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, and physical needs.
• Performs basic patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient's age.
• Assists in admission, transfer and discharge of patient.
• Provides explanation to patient and family prior to administering care to patient; answers questions within scope of practice.
• Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
• Responds to patient in emergency or physically distressful situations.
• Documentation meets current standards and policies.
• Assumes accountability for appropriate utilization of resources.
• Performs other duties as assigned, within the Patient Care Aide’s scope of practice.

Education

High School/GED completion

Job description

Huntsville Hospital Health System is seeking a Patient Care Aide to work under RN/LPN direction, delivering direct patient care and maintaining care standards. The role requires the ability to work with diverse populations, organize priorities, and adapt to a rapidly changing environment.

The position emphasizes adherence to patient care guidelines, efficient handling of multiple tasks, and responsive care in emergencies.