Overview
Health Care Assistant-Neuro Intensive Care Unit-PT-3rd shift Jobs in Huntsville, Alabama, USA at Huntsville Hospital
Overview
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, including 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.
Qualifications
Education: HS/GED required.
Education preferred: Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant and/or Huntsville Hospital Health Care Assistant course preferred.
License, Certification and/or Registration: BCLS is required by the conclusion of orientation.
Experience: Requires previous patient care and/or two years clerical experience with a successful work history. Comparable combinations of education and experience in both clerical positions as well as patient care aide positions will be considered.
Additional skills/abilities: Familiarity with medical terminology preferred.
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Title: Health Care Assistant-Neuro Intensive Care Unit-PT-3rd shift
Company: Huntsville Hospital
Location: Huntsville, Alabama, USA
Category: Healthcare, Administrative/Clerical
