Compassionate Patient Care Assistant

Baptist Health System; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Career development

Health savings account

Employee assistance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Baptist Health System is seeking a Nurse Assistant to provide essential patient care under supervision of a registered nurse. You will support multiple units including general and maternal care, ensuring comfort and safety for patients across age groups.

Responsibilities include basic nursing tasks, patient assistance, and coordination with the care team to maintain high-quality service and patient experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferred Nurse Assistant/EMT/Paramedic/Medical Assisting course.
• At least 6 months in healthcare or knowledge of basic medical terms.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of an RN, provides basic nursing care for assigned patients.
• Supports general nursing units, caring for patients across age groups.
• Maternal Child Units: Labor and Delivery care by staff competent in maternity care.
• Nursery care for newborns by clinically competent staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned by nursing staff.

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent

Nurse Assistant, EMT, Paramedic or Medical Assisting course

6 months in healthcare industry

Job description

Baptist Health System is seeking a Nurse Assistant to provide essential patient care under supervision of a registered nurse. You will support multiple units including general and maternal care, ensuring comfort and safety for patients across age groups.

Responsibilities include basic nursing tasks, patient assistance, and coordination with the care team to maintain high-quality service and patient experience.