Compassionate Patient Care Assistant II

Catholic Health Initiatives; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center in Houston seeks a Patient Care Assistant to support patients with daily living activities, monitor vitals, and assist nursing staff.

The role involves helping with hygiene, mobility, feeding, and preparing patient rooms to maintain comfort and safety. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, 1 year of direct patient care experience or be a nursing student, and CPR/BLS certification within 14 days of hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 1 year direct patient care experience is preferred.
• CPR - Basic Life Support certification required 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 blood glucose meter.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1 year direct patient care experience

CPR - Basic Life Support

Job description

Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center in Houston seeks a Patient Care Assistant to support patients with daily living activities, monitor vitals, and assist nursing staff.

The role involves helping with hygiene, mobility, feeding, and preparing patient rooms to maintain comfort and safety. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, 1 year of direct patient care experience or be a nursing student, and CPR/BLS certification within 14 days of hire.