Compassionate Patient Care Assistant - Acute Care

Parkland Community Health Plan; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkland Community Health Plan seeks a Patient Care Assistant for the 9 Med Surg unit in Dallas. The role supports registered nurses with basic hygiene, vital signs, and patient comfort, while ensuring patient-centered care and dignity.

You will communicate with nurses, physicians, patients, and families, document care, and help maintain a safe, clean environment under supervision. Training and CPR compliance are required.

Qualifications

• Must have completed or hold one of the listed education paths.
• CPR course completion within 90 days of hire from AHA or Red Cross.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic hygiene care and unsterile treatments.
• Take vital signs and assist with range of motion exercises.
• Escort and assist patients, monitor status, and report changes to nurses.

Skills

Basic patient care

Vital signs

Communication

Patient advocacy

Infection control

Education

Nurse aide course

Nurse aide registry

Medical assistant course

Medical assistant certificate

Patient care technician course

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Parkland Community Health Plan seeks a Patient Care Assistant for the 9 Med Surg unit in Dallas. The role supports registered nurses with basic hygiene, vital signs, and patient comfort, while ensuring patient-centered care and dignity.

You will communicate with nurses, physicians, patients, and families, document care, and help maintain a safe, clean environment under supervision. Training and CPR compliance are required.