Compassionate Patient Care Assistant

CommonSpirit Health; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health's St. Joseph Health in Brazos Valley is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support patients with daily living activities and assist nursing staff with monitoring vital signs.

You will help with personal hygiene, mobility, feeding, and preparing rooms, while accurately recording intake and output and daily weights as needed; CPR training within 14 days is required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required at hire.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification within 14 days of hire.
• Willingness to assist with daily living activities and vital signs.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care as delegated by RN staff.
• Monitor and record vital signs.
• Assist with personal hygiene and physical care needs.
• Accurately record intake/output.
• Obtain and record daily weight.
• Assist with blood glucose testing as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Hygiene support

Mobility assistance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CPR Certification

Job description

CommonSpirit Health's St. Joseph Health in Brazos Valley is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support patients with daily living activities and assist nursing staff with monitoring vital signs.

You will help with personal hygiene, mobility, feeding, and preparing rooms, while accurately recording intake and output and daily weights as needed; CPR training within 14 days is required.