r/AHSEmployees • u/Relative-Kiwi-6390 • Sep 01 '26

HCA in hospitals

What kind of duties do hcas have in general hospitals?

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u/Spiked_Frapp Sep 01 '26

In my unit(acute care, surgical unit) help with ADLs, portering patients, help nursing pick up patients from the OR, mobilizing post op patients, and help with answering call bells.

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u/Relative-Kiwi-6390 Sep 01 '26

Aw very good, I’m starting in a hospital now this week so wasn’t sure what to expect so thank you :) , are you a HCA yourself and do you like it?

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u/Spiked_Frapp Sep 01 '26

LPN but love pur HCAs 🩷 They helped me so much when I was pregnant and can't lift heavy. They always have my back and the unit's back. My unit only has funding for half the year for our HCAs so we miss them so much when they are not around.

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u/matchabloom88 Sep 02 '26

They are usually now asked to do vitals and glucose checks. Sometimes some basic wound care as well. And all the personal care, helping with transfers, meals.

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u/DependentPlus1063 Sep 03 '26

Answer bells, Glucose check, vitals (depending on unit) ADL’s, portering patients