Compassionate Patient Care Assistant (Full-Time)

Parkland Health; Florida; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkland Health in Florida is seeking a dedicated patient care assistant to support nurses through basic care, vital signs, and patient advocacy on 10-hour shifts.

The role requires completion of a nurse aide or MA/PCT training and current CPR certification. You will work in a team-focused environment, ensuring patient-centered care and adherence to hospital standards while documenting care and maintaining safety and sanitation.

Qualifications

• Formal nurse aide or related certification is required.
• Maintain active CNA registry or equivalent credential as applicable.
• Completion of medical assistant training or PCT program is acceptable.
• Enrollment in nursing school with basic nursing fundamentals documentation is required.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program is accepted.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient care activities under RN direction, including hygiene care and basic treatments.
• Assists with vital signs, mobility, feeding, and ROM exercises per plan of care.
• Advocates for patients, maintains confidentiality, and communicates with staff and families.
• Monitors patient status and notifies nurses of changes in condition.
• Documents activities and patient responses in accordance with unit standards.
• Maintains sanitation, infection control, safety, and equipment readiness.
• Assists with patient transport, translation if needed, and workflow quality checks.
• Identifies process improvements and supports department goals and PHHS standards.
• Pursues ongoing education and attends in-service sessions to advance practice.

Skills

Basic patient care

Effective communication

Patient-centered care

Education

Nurse aide course

CNA registry

MA course

MA certificate

PCT course

PCT certificate

Nursing student (enrolled)

Nurse graduate

Parkland training program

Job description

Parkland Health in Florida is seeking a dedicated patient care assistant to support nurses through basic care, vital signs, and patient advocacy on 10-hour shifts.

The role requires completion of a nurse aide or MA/PCT training and current CPR certification. You will work in a team-focused environment, ensuring patient-centered care and adherence to hospital standards while documenting care and maintaining safety and sanitation.