Patient Care Aide II: Caring Support & Vital Signs

Huntsville Hospital; Tuscumbia (AL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntsville Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Aide to assist Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses with patient care tasks not requiring licensure. Duties include hygiene care, nutrition support, and isolation precautions, under supervision.

You will assist with transport, vitals, and documentation, and communicate patient status to the care team. Flexibility for shifts, including weekends and holidays, is required.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED preferred.
• Certification by state exam or former employer, National Certification, or prior healthcare facility experience, or successful completion of the fundamental of Nursing semester/quarter of nursing school.

Responsibilities

• Provides hygiene care assistance to the patient; position patients in proper body alignment; care for patient in isolation.
• Assists with nutritional/hydration needs.
• Provides elimination assistance to the patient as appropriate; correctly collects and labels specimens as directed.
• Assists with transport of patients and supports patient in ambulation as needed.
• Communicates patient’s status and progress to the primary nurse; communicates with patients, family, visitors, and hospital team members.
• Obtains vital signs accurately on admission or per direction; assists in admission, transfer and discharge of patient.
• Explains care to patient and family prior to administration; answers questions within scope of practice.
• Demonstrates flexibility and ability to function under stress; works across shifts including weekends/holidays.
• Responds to emergencies or distressful situations involving patients.
• Documentation meets current standards and policies; ensures appropriate utilization of resources.
• Performs other duties within Patient Care Aide’s scope of practice.

Skills

CPR certification

Ability to work under pressure

Flexibility

Education

High school graduate or GED

Job description

Huntsville Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Aide to assist Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses with patient care tasks not requiring licensure. Duties include hygiene care, nutrition support, and isolation precautions, under supervision.

You will assist with transport, vitals, and documentation, and communicate patient status to the care team. Flexibility for shifts, including weekends and holidays, is required.