Patient Care Aide, Marshall Medical Centers North, ICU, Full time, Days
Huntsville Hospital Health System•Guntersville, AL
•Onsite
About The Position
The ICU Patient Care Aide assists acute and chronically ill patients with activities of daily living and provides basic nursing and personal care under the supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse. The listed duties describe the principal functions of the role and are not an exhaustive account of all work requirements. The position is full-time, day shift, at Marshall Medical Centers North.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
- After orientation, demonstrate competence in the skills and knowledge required for the Patient Care Assistant position.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients with bathing and personal hygiene, including nail care, mouth care, and shampooing hair.
- Serve meal trays and assist patients with feeding.
- Turn and position patients.
- Assist patients with ambulation and transfers from bed to chair.
- Collect specimens.
- Measure and record intake and output.
- Assist patients with toileting.
- Weigh patients.
- Distribute ice.
- Transport patients upon admission and discharge.
- Perform EKGs after completing the required competency.
- Provide basic nursing and personal care under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
