Compassionate Patient Care Assistant II

CommonSpirit Health; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph Health in Brazos Valley is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support patients with daily activities, hygiene, mobility, and feeding. You will assist nursing staff with vital signs, room preparation, and basic patient comfort tasks.

The role emphasizes observation of patient conditions, willingness to learn, and teamwork in a busy hospital setting. Candidates with Nursing education or 1 year PCT experience are considered; CPR within 14 days is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required at hire.
• Graduate from an accredited nursing program or have 1 year direct patient care experience.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care as delegated by RN staff.
• Monitors and records vital signs.
• Assists with personal hygiene and physical care needs.
• Accurately measures, records, and reports intake and output.
• Obtains and records daily weight.
• Performs blood glucose testing using a meter.

Skills

CPR (BLS)

Education

High School Graduate

High School GED

Nursing school graduate or 1 year direct patient care experience

Job description

St. Joseph Health in Brazos Valley is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support patients with daily activities, hygiene, mobility, and feeding. You will assist nursing staff with vital signs, room preparation, and basic patient comfort tasks.

The role emphasizes observation of patient conditions, willingness to learn, and teamwork in a busy hospital setting. Candidates with Nursing education or 1 year PCT experience are considered; CPR within 14 days is required.