Compassionate Patient Care Assistant II

CommonSpirit Health; Lake Jackson (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke’s Health–Brazosport Hospital in Lake Jackson, TX is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support patients with daily activities and assist nursing staff with vital sign monitoring and room preparation.

You’ll help with personal hygiene, mobility, feeding, and other comfort measures, while staying observant of changes in patients’ conditions and accepting coaching. This role requires a High School Diploma or GED and may require graduation from an accredited nursing program or equivalent

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Graduated from an accredited nursing program or has 1 year direct patient care experience.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) within 14 days of hire is required.

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 with glucose meter.

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

Direct patient care

Daily activities assistance

Patient safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Nursing assistant program (or equivalent)

Job description

St. Luke’s Health–Brazosport Hospital in Lake Jackson, TX is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support patients with daily activities and assist nursing staff with vital sign monitoring and room preparation.

You’ll help with personal hygiene, mobility, feeding, and other comfort measures, while staying observant of changes in patients’ conditions and accepting coaching. This role requires a High School Diploma or GED and may require graduation from an accredited nursing program or equivalent