Health Care Assistant - Madison Hospital Progressive Care Unit - PRN - 3rd Shift
About The Position
Under the direction of the physicians and clinical staff the Health Care Assistant (HCA) supports the assigned unit by providing technical patient care services and support related to patients on the nursing unit. Additionally assists staff, physicians, visitors and ancillary departments with routine patient care activities and clerical support as needed. Patient Care activities include vital signs, activities of daily living, transport, and transfer of patients to include discharge. Clerical support includes directing incoming calls and responding to patient calls, entering patient charges in the computer system, maintaining patient charts, unit files and secretarial supply levels and being responsible for maintaining a safe and orderly environment.
Requirements
- HS/GED required.
- Requires previous patient care and/or two years clerical experience with successful work history.
- Comparable combinations of education and experience in both clerical positions as well as patient care aide positions will be considered.
- BCLS is required by the conclusion of orientation.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant and/or Huntsville Hospital Health Care Assistant course preferred.
- Familiarity with medical terminology preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical patient care services and support related to patients on the nursing unit.
- Assist staff, physicians, visitors and ancillary departments with routine patient care activities and clerical support.
- Perform patient care activities including vital signs, activities of daily living, transport, and transfer of patients to include discharge.
- Provide clerical support including directing incoming calls and responding 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.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life insurance
- Flexible spending
- Short term disability
- Long term disability
- Several retirement account options with 401K organization match
- Nurse residency program
- Tuition assistance
- Student loan reimbursement
- On-site training and education opportunities
- Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
