Patient Care Assistant (PCA), PRN - Rehab Unit

North Alabama Shoals Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others.

About the role

A Patient Care Assistant (PCA) in our Rehab Unit performs essential duties that support patient care and unit operations.

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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma (or equivalent).
• Geriatric experience preferred, particularly from a nursing home or acute care setting.
• PCA/DCA, SRNA, or EMT experience preferred but not required.
• Current BLS certification (can be obtained after hire).
• Handle with Care certification preferred.
• Interest in phlebotomy is a plus; the facility offers phlebotomy training with an additional pay incentive.

Benefits

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

Schedule

12-hour shifts, as needed (PRN).

About the facility

North Alabama Shoals Hospital is a 198-bed general acute care facility featuring spacious, private rooms for all patients. Services include a 24-hour emergency department, medical and oncology services, medical/surgical inpatient units, intensive care, and short-stay surgery units. The hospital operates the region's only in-patient acute rehabilitation facility, the J. W. Sommer Rehabilitation Unit, and the Shoals Senior Care Center, the area's only psychiatric unit dedicated to senior adults. The facility is Joint Commission accredited, a Blue Cross/Blue Shield Tier 2 Hospital, and has received a Blue Distinguished award in hip and knee replacements. It employs over 300 individuals and has more than 100 physicians on staff.