Health Care Assistant - Neuro Progressive Care - PT - 3rd Shift

About the role

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, the HCA assists staff, physicians, visitors, and ancillary departments with routine patient care activities and clerical support as needed.

Responsibilities

• Patient Care Activities:
  • Assist with vital signs monitoring
  • Support activities of daily living
  • Transport and transfer patients, including discharge
• Clerical Support:
  • Answer and direct incoming calls
  • Enter patient charges into the computer system
  • Maintain patient charts, unit files, and secretarial supplies
  • Maintain a safe and orderly environment

Qualifications

• Education: High School/GED required. Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant and/or Huntsville Hospital Health Care Assistant course preferred.
• Experience: 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.

Benefits

We are committed to providing competitive benefits. Our benefits package for eligible employees includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending; short term and 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 and much more!

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