Patient Care Aide — Growth & Tuition Support

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 work under the direction of the RN/LPN, providing direct patient care and upholding patient care standards. The PCA must be able to work with diverse backgrounds, organize priorities, and adapt to a rapidly changing environment.

Responsibilities include basic nursing care within scope, assisting in admissions/discharges, explaining care to patients and families, and maintaining documentation and accountability for resource use.

Qualifications

• Education required: High School/GED completion
• License, Certification and/or Registration: BLS required before the conclusion of the orientation period

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 is seeking a Patient Care Aide (PCA) to work under the direction of the RN/LPN, providing direct patient care and upholding patient care standards. The PCA must be able to work with diverse backgrounds, organize priorities, and adapt to a rapidly changing environment.

Responsibilities include basic nursing care within scope, assisting in admissions/discharges, explaining care to patients and families, and maintaining documentation and accountability for resource use.