PCA 7p-7a Cardiovascular/Neurological Unit

Southeast Health; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeast Health in Dothan, AL is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support daily patient care activities and comfort under the supervision of licensed staff. The role emphasizes compassion, safety, and efficient department operations in a Forbes 500 mid-sized employer environment.

Qualified applicants have a high school diploma or GED, completed a nursing assistant program, and English proficiency; BLS certification and ability to handle stressful situations are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a technical nursing assistant program or equivalent.
• Must read, write, and speak English.
• BLS certification and annual competency requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal care and comfort as directed.
• Support department operations and patient flow.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness in patient areas under supervision.
• Document care and communicate effectively with the care team.

Skills

Basic Life Support

English proficiency

Computer skills (Windows)

Ability to work under stress

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Nursing Assistant Training Program

Job description

Southeast. Always the right career direction.Job Description SummaryPerforms 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 DescriptionQUALIFICATIONS: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).ShiftDayShift Details7:00 am - 7:00 pmFTE0.9TypeRegularJoin one of Forbes 500 best mid-sized employers in America.Equal Employment EmployerSoutheast 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.