Health Care Assistant - Antepartum - PT -1st Shift

Huntsville Hospital Health System•Huntsville, AL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of physicians and clinical staff, the Health Care Assistant (HCA) supports the assigned unit by providing technical patient care services and related support for patients on the nursing unit. The HCA also assists staff, physicians, visitors, and ancillary departments with routine patient care activities and clerical support as needed. Patient care duties include taking vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, and transporting and transferring patients, including at discharge. Clerical duties include directing incoming calls and responding to patient calls, entering patient charges into the computer system, maintaining patient charts and unit files, and maintaining secretarial supply levels. The HCA is also responsible for maintaining a safe and orderly environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Previous patient care experience and/or two years of clerical experience with a successful work history; comparable combinations of education and experience in clerical and patient care aide positions will be considered.
BCLS certification is required by the conclusion of orientation.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant and/or Huntsville Hospital Health Care Assistant course.
Familiarity with medical terminology.

Responsibilities

Provide technical patient care services and support to patients on the assigned nursing unit.
Assist staff, physicians, visitors, and ancillary departments with routine patient care activities and clerical support as needed.
Take patients’ vital signs and assist with activities of daily living.
Transport and transfer patients, including at discharge.
Direct incoming calls and respond to patient calls.
Enter patient charges in the computer system.
Maintain patient charts, unit files, and secretarial supply levels.
Maintain a safe and orderly environment.