The  Patient Care Assistant shall be responsible for assisting in the care of patients under the direction of an RN and LPN.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Ability to read and write and exhibit proficiency in nursing assistant care and oral communication skills.

Experience:  Desirable characteristics include at least one year of experience as a Nursing Assistant, preferably in the area of application.  Must be able to follow directions and perform work according to department standards under the supervision of an RN.  Must be emotionally mature and able to function effectively under stress.

License/certification:  CPR required

Located in beautiful Fort Payne, DeKalb Regional Medical Center has been proudly serving families in northeast Alabama and western Georgia since 1986.

With 134 patient beds, 500 employees and more than 100 physicians, DeKalb Regional offers a long list of comprehensive medical services, including cardiac catheterization, orthopedic surgery, 24/7 emergency care, maternity care, women’s and children’s services, weight loss surgery, geriatric psychiatric care, sleep medicine and more.

DeKalb Regional is committed to providing quality care close to home. The hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and the American College of Cardiology as a Primary Stroke Center and Chest Pain Center. In 2023, DeKalb Regional was awarded the Get With The Guidelines Rural Stroke Bronze Quality Award from the American Heart Association, and was one of seven hospitals in Alabama to receive an “A” grade from The Leapfrog Group.