Patient Care Assistant 7a-7p Medical/Surgical Unit

Southeast Health; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeast Health in Alabama is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to perform essential patient care activities and support department operations. The role emphasizes delivering comfort, assisting with personal needs, and ensuring efficient care delivery within a busy clinical environment.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and completion of a nursing assistant program. Strong communication skills and the ability to work well under stress are valued as part of a supportive

Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED.
• Completion of a technical nursing assistant program or related nursing fundamentals training.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care activities and assist with personal needs and comfort.
• Support efficient department operations and contribute to care delivery.

Skills

BCLS

Stress management

Windows proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Job Description Summary

Performs various patient care activities and related duties necessary to care for the personal needs and comfort of the patient as well as for the effective and efficient operation of the department.

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduation or GED certificate;
• Completion of a technical program for nursing assistant training and/or satisfactory completion of academic courses related to fundamentals of nursing and/or satisfactory completion of institutional Patient Care Assistant Program.

LANGUAGE/ COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

• Must be able to read and write clearly and legibly;
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.

SKILLS:

• Successful course completion in Basic Cardiac Life Support;
• Annual completion of established competency requirements;
• Ability to function under stressful situations;
• Experience in operating personal computers, including operation of computer software in a Windows environment ( preferred ).

Shift
Day

Shift Details

7:00 am - 7:00 pm

FTE
0.9

Type
Regular

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Southeast Health is committed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Southeast Health will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.