PCA & Unit Secretary: Patient Care & Admin Support

DCH Health System; Tuscaloosa (AL); Vor Ort; USD 26.000 - 38.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The DCH Health System in Tuscaloosa, AL is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to provide compassionate basic nursing support under RN supervision. You will perform daily care tasks, monitor vital signs, assist with activities of daily living, and help maintain a safe, clean patient environment.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, adherence to AIDET principles, and coordination with clerical and nursing staff to ensure smooth unit operations and timely patient care delivery.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 6 months of patient care experience (PCA, RN/LPN student care, CNA) required.
• Must have basic mathematics and computer skills to support clinical care, the use of electronic medical records, e-mail, time and attendance software and intranet.
• Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.

Aufgaben

• Provides all personal care services in accordance with the plan of treatment assigned by the registered nurse to include assisting in tasks such as measuring intake/output and vital signs.
• Accurately documents care provided according to policies and procedures.
• Coordinates clerical unit functions to provide safe and smooth operations and assists with monitor responsibilities and hand-off communications.
• Maintains a well-organized, well-supplied, clean nursing unit and supports safety procedures.

Kenntnisse

Patient care

Communication

English literacy

Basic computer skills

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Jobbeschreibung

The DCH Health System in Tuscaloosa, AL is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to provide compassionate basic nursing support under RN supervision. You will perform daily care tasks, monitor vital signs, assist with activities of daily living, and help maintain a safe, clean patient environment.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, adherence to AIDET principles, and coordination with clerical and nursing staff to ensure smooth unit operations and timely patient care delivery.