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Job description
Patient Care AssistantA PCA assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care for the acute and chronically ill patients under the supervision and direction of the Registered Nurse.Some of the many skills performedBathing patients and personal hygiene, (ie. nailcare, mouthcare, and shampooing hair)Serve meal trays and feeding patientsTurning and positioningAssisting patients with ambulation and transfer from bed to chairCollect specimensMeasuring and recording I & OAssist with toiletingWeighing patientsDistributes iceTransporting patients on admission and dischargeQualificationsEDUCATION:High School Graduate or Equivalent preferredLICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:After orientation must demonstrate competence in skills and knowledge required of the position of a patient care assistantAbout UsLake Guntersville, a mountain-lakes jewel, is located approximately 30 miles from metro Huntsville – and is home to Marshall Medical Centers.Marshall Medical Centers, an affiliate of the Huntsville Hospital Health System, serves the 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 those who are neighbors and friends.Marshall Medical Center South is a 150-bed hospital in Boaz, Alabama, and opened in 1956. Marshall Medical Center North, in Guntersville, opened in 1990 – and – is a 90-bed facility. In addition to the two hospitals, the Gary R. Gore Medical Complex is conveniently located mid-county and is home to 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' patients can be assured they are being treated in an environment where a premium is placed on quality and best practices.
Worksite address
guntersville, AL, 35976, US
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