Patient Care Assistant (PCA) - Senior Care

Lifepoint Health • Muscle Shoals, AL

9h • Onsite

About The Position

North Alabama Shoals Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network. As a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Our Senior Care team is dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered behavioral health services that support the unique needs of older adults. We strive to create a safe, respectful, and supportive environment where patients receive individualized care focused on improving well-being, enhancing quality of life, and promoting positive outcomes. Collaboration is at the heart of what we do. Our team works closely with patients, families, and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to deliver evidence-based care while maintaining dignity, compassion, and respect for every individual.

Requirements

• High School Diploma (or equivalent).
• Current BLS certification, can be obtained after hire

Nice To Haves

• Geriatric experience preferred, particulary from a nursing home or acute care setting.
• PCA/DCA , SRNA, or EMT Experience preferred but not required
• Handle with Care preferred
• Interest in phlebotomy is a plus, and the facility offers phlebotomy training with an additional pay incentive.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic patient care as delegated by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, possible blood glucose measurements, and accurate intake/output recording.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living (bathing, grooming, eating, toileting, ambulation).
• Observes and promptly reports abnormal physical, mental, or emotional findings to nursing staff.
• Maintains clean, safe, and well-stocked patient rooms and common areas.
• Manages the tech desk and supports nursing/physician staff and overall department throughput.
• Documents care and activities per unit standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned; participates in performance improvement and required education.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED