PCA - 3 EAST PT (13299)

Cullman Regional; Cullman (AL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Cullman Regional is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support nursing staff in the Cullman, AL area. This role involves assisting with vital signs, glucose checks, grooming, and mobility, while ensuring patient safety and comfort.

The position requires CNA certification and BLS, with high school diploma or equivalent. Excellent communication and basic computer skills are essential for charting and coordination with care teams.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and team members.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology and patient care methods.
• Proficiency in basic computer tasks for documentation and charting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with essential patient care tasks as directed by RN/LPN, including vital sign checks and glucose monitoring.
• Support grooming activities such as bathing, hair washing and brushing.
• Assist with continence care and bedpan management.
• Aid patients with mobility, dressing, eating, and transporting to tests or procedures.
• Promote patient safety, comfort, and positive patient/guest experiences.
• Demonstrate teamwork and support quality patient care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA certification

BLS certification

Job description

Job Details
Job Location: Cullman Regional Medical Center - Cullman, AL 35056
Position Type: PRN - .3
Job Shift: Any
Job Category: Health Care

Job Summary:

• Assume responsibility for certain technical aspects of patient care as directed by the RN/LPN to include checking vital signs and blood glucose levels, assisting with grooming activities including bathing, hair washing and brushing.
• Change and clean patients with incontinence garments and bedpans.
• Assist patients walking, getting out of bed, changing clothing, and eating.
• Transport patients to other areas of the hospital for testing or procedure(s).
• Demonstrate and encourage team behavior and exceptional patient/guest experiences.
• Uphold and promote patient safety and quality.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Successful graduation and certification from accredited patient care assistant program or certified nursing assistant program required.
• Must be BLS certified.

Experience:

• Knowledge of basic medical terminology preferred.
• Knowledge of basic patient care methods, procedures and techniques required.

Additional Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal skills required.
• Proficient oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills required.