Patient Care Assistant – Orthopedics/Med-Surg (Day Shift)

Southeast Health; Alabama; On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeast Health is seeking a Patient Care Assistant for the Orthopedics/Med-Surg unit. This role supports patients with daily personal care needs and helps ensure smooth unit operations. English fluency and basic nursing assistant training are required.

The position is full-time with a 0.9 FTE and day shifts dedicated to patient comfort and safety. Southeast Health emphasizes quality patient care and teamwork across departments.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED required.
• Completion of nursing assistant training program or related coursework.
• Preferred Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.
• PC/Windows experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient care activities for personal needs and comfort and for department operation.
• Supports the efficient operation of the Orthopedics/Med-Surg department while caring for patients.
• Follows care plans and documents care provided to patients.
• Communicates effectively in English with patients, families, and team members.

Skills

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Annual competency

Stress management

Windows PC experience

English communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Nursing assistant training program

Tools

Windows environment

Job description

Southeast Health is seeking a Patient Care Assistant for the Orthopedics/Med-Surg unit. This role supports patients with daily personal care needs and helps ensure smooth unit operations. English fluency and basic nursing assistant training are required.

The position is full-time with a 0.9 FTE and day shifts dedicated to patient comfort and safety. Southeast Health emphasizes quality patient care and teamwork across departments.