Patient Care Aide: Growth Path & Impact

Huntsville Hospital; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Nurse residency program

On-site employee health clinic

Employee discounts

Job summary

Huntsville Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Aide (PCA) to work under the direction of RNs/LPNs, providing direct patient care and maintaining high care standards. The role requires assisting in admissions, transfers and discharges, explaining care to patients and families, and handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualified candidates have a High School/GED and BLS certification before orientation ends.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• BLS certification required before orientation ends.
• Ability to work with diverse populations and handle multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic nursing care within the Patient Care Aide scope of practice.
• Assist in admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
• Explain care to patients and families; answer questions within scope of practice.
• Maintain patient care standards and respond to emergencies.
• Document according to current standards and policies.
• Use resources efficiently and responsibly.
• Demonstrate organization and adaptability under stress.
• Collaborate with RN/LPN and care teams.

Skills

Basic nursing care

Patient care support

Flexibility under pressure

Education

High School/GED completion

Job description

Huntsville Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Aide (PCA) to work under the direction of RNs/LPNs, providing direct patient care and maintaining high care standards. The role requires assisting in admissions, transfers and discharges, explaining care to patients and families, and handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualified candidates have a High School/GED and BLS certification before orientation ends.