Compassionate Patient Care Aide - Day Shift FT

Sjmctx; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph Medical Center in Houston, TX seeks a Patient Care Assistant to provide patient care support and clerical tasks under RN/LPN supervision. Duties include hygiene, nutrition, ambulation, safety, and record documentation.

The role requires Texas CNA certification or active nursing program enrollment, BLS, and strong communication skills. Hospital experience is a plus; bilingual abilities are valued.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Nurse Assistant in the State of Texas or equivalent.
• Current enrollment in a professional nursing education program with registrar's letter.
• Recent hospital experience preferred.
• Hearing Screen completed for all infants.
• Completion of BLS (Basic Life Support).
• Excellent communication skills to interact verbally with patients, visitors and staff.
• Ability to manage time and organize daily schedule to meet productivity standards.
• A positive, service attitude towards patients, team members and customers.
• Verbal ability to understand oral and written instructions related to job responsibilities.
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Flexibility, versatility, and reliability as a team player.
• Ability to remain calm in less than calm circumstances.
• Bilingual or Multilingual.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care related support including hygiene, nutrition, ambulation, elimination and safety as directed by a Nurse.
• Documents appropriately into patient record charting based on skill level and guidelines.
• Maintains supplies and equipment and performs inventory/ordering.
• Answers call lights and responds to patient needs promptly.
• Completes job duties within shift and informs RN/LPN of pertinent information, including pain management.
• Demonstrates unit-defined competencies as required.
• Enters charges on the computer and performs clerical duties per department practices.
• Hearing Screen completed for all infants.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Nurse Assistant Certification (Texas)

Enrollment in nursing program

BLS certification

Excellent communication skills

Time management

Team player

Bilingual or Multilingual

Job description

St. Joseph Medical Center in Houston, TX seeks a Patient Care Assistant to provide patient care support and clerical tasks under RN/LPN supervision. Duties include hygiene, nutrition, ambulation, safety, and record documentation.

The role requires Texas CNA certification or active nursing program enrollment, BLS, and strong communication skills. Hospital experience is a plus; bilingual abilities are valued.