Patient Care Assistant
primehealthcare
Patient Care Assistant
primehealthcare· Aide
About this role
Overview
Shifts Available: Days
Employment Type: Full Time
Hours: 12-hour shifts – 6:45am to 7:15pm
Location: Riverview Regional Medical Center - Gadsden, Alabama
We are seeking a Patient Care Assistant, sometimes referred to as a Nurse Aide or a Patient Care Partner (PCP). Our Patient Care Assistant (Coronary PCA) will provide general patient care and assistance to the Registered Nurse overseeing the unit.
Responsibilities
- Support patients with daily living activities, deliver basic nursing care, and help maintain a safe environment while working under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse overseeing the team or unit
- Carry out general PCA responsibilities such as recording vital signs, assisting with bathing, feeding, toileting, repositioning, collecting specimens, and transporting patients while maintaining monitoring connections
- Monitor Coronary equipment, observe rhythm strips, recognize alarms, and alert nurses to changes such as arrhythmias or abnormal heart rates
- Assist with lead and wire care, replace or secure connections, ensure monitors stay accurate and troubleshoot any issues that may interrupt monitoring
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), state approved Certification required.
- Current Phlebotomy certification upon hire, preferred.
- Current EKG certification upon hire, preferred.
- Current BLS (AHA) within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
- Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology.
- Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office preferred.
Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance options
- Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
- Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
- Employer 401K options
- Tuition reimbursement options
- Life, disability, and other insurance options
- Many other amazing benefits
Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/
Employment Status
Full TimeShift
DaysEqual Employment Opportunity
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Frequently Asked Questions
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The salary for this Patient Care Assistant role at primehealthcare is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Where is the Patient Care Assistant position at primehealthcare located?
This Patient Care Assistant role at primehealthcare is based in Gadsden, AL, US. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Patient Care Assistant role at primehealthcare full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FULL TIME position. It is posted as a Patient Care Assistant role in the Aide department at primehealthcare.
Which team or department does the Patient Care Assistant at primehealthcare belong to?
This Patient Care Assistant position is part of the Aide department at primehealthcare. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Patient Care Assistant position at primehealthcare?
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When was the Patient Care Assistant job at primehealthcare posted?
This Patient Care Assistant position at primehealthcare was posted on Sep 28, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Patient Care Assistant
primehealthcare
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