Huntsville Hospital Health System·Guntersville, Alabama
Assist patients with activities of daily living and provide basic nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Duties include hygiene care, feeding, positioning, and transporting patients within the acute care setting.
Overview The following statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements, which may be inherent in the position. A 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 performed · Bathing patients and personal hygiene, (ie. nailcare, mouthcare, and shampooing hair) · Serve meal trays and feeding patients · Turning and positioning · Assisting patients with ambulation and transfer from bed to chair · Collect specimens · Measuring and recording I & O · Assist with toileting · Weighing patients · Distributes ice · Transporting patients on admission and discharge
EDUCATION: High School Graduate or Equivalent preferred LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: After orientation must demonstrate competence in skills and knowledge required of the position of a patient care assistant About Us Lake 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.
A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred. Candidates must demonstrate competence in required patient care assistant skills and knowledge following orientation.
Market context
Nursing roles in Alabama typically stay active across hospitals, clinics, and other care settings, especially when units need licensed RNs who can start quickly. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for current Alabama or multistate RN licensure, BLS, and education that meets the unit’s needs, with BSN or specialty certifications sometimes preferred. Review the unit-specific certification timeline and compare the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here with the original posting to save research time before applying.