Health Care Assistant - Madison Hospital Progressive Care Unit - PRN - 3rd Shift
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 support to 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 activities include taking vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, and transporting and transferring patients, including for discharge. Clerical support includes directing incoming calls, responding to patient calls, entering patient charges in the computer system, maintaining patient charts and unit files, monitoring secretarial supply levels, and helping maintain a safe and orderly environment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- BCLS certification is required by the conclusion of orientation.
- Previous patient care experience and/or two years of clerical experience with a successful work history.
- Comparable combinations of education and experience in clerical positions and patient care aide positions will be considered.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant course 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.
- Take patients’ vital signs and assist with activities of daily living.
- Transport and transfer patients, including for discharge.
- Direct incoming calls and respond to patient calls.
- Enter patient charges in the computer system.
- Maintain patient charts and unit files.
- Maintain secretarial supply levels.
- Help maintain a safe and orderly environment.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Short-term and long-term disability.
- Retirement account options, including a 401(k) with an organization match.
- Tuition assistance.
- Student loan reimbursement.
- On-site training and education opportunities.
- Employee discounts.
- Childcare.
- Health and wellness programs.
- On-site employee pharmacy.
- Free health clinic.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
