Patient Care Aide Weekend $3.50/Hr. Diff., Marshall Medical Centers North, Acute Care, Full time, Days
About the Role
A Patient Care Assistant (PCA) assists patients with activities of daily living and provides basic nursing care for acute and chronically ill patients under the supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse.
- Bathing patients and personal hygiene (e.g., nail care, mouth care, shampooing hair)
- Serving meal trays and feeding patients
- Turning and positioning patients
- Assisting patients with ambulation and transfer from bed to chair
- Collecting specimens
- Measuring and recording intake and output (I & O)
- Assisting with toileting
- Weighing patients
- Distributing ice
- Transporting patients on admission and discharge
Requirements
- High School Graduate or Equivalent (preferred)
- After orientation, must demonstrate competence in skills and knowledge required for the position
About Us
Lake Guntersville, a mountain-lakes jewel, is located approximately 30 miles from metro Huntsville and is home to Marshall Medical Centers. An affiliate of the Huntsville Hospital Health System, Marshall Medical Centers serves residents of Marshall County and the surrounding area (population approximately 125,000).
With two hospitals, eight outpatient locations, and a highly trained team of physicians practicing 28 specialties, Marshall Medical is a confident, convenient choice for local healthcare. Residents can remain close to home and receive excellent care—often provided by neighbors and friends.
- Marshall Medical Center South: A 150-bed hospital in Boaz, Alabama, opened in 1956.
- Marshall Medical Center North: A 90-bed facility in Guntersville, opened in 1990.
- Gary R. Gore Medical Complex: Conveniently located mid-county, housing several outpatient clinics and a 22,000-square-foot comprehensive Cancer Care Center.
Named by the Joint Commission as a “Top Quality Performer” among America’s hospitals, Marshall Medical Centers ensures patients are treated in an environment where quality and best practices are prioritized.