Compassionate Patient Care Assistant II

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

Job summary

St. Joseph Health Grimes Hospital in Navasota, Texas is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support patients with basic daily living activities and assist nursing staff with vital sign monitoring and room preparation.

You will help with personal hygiene, mobility, feeding, and routine tasks while observing patient conditions and accepting coaching to ensure safety and comfort. This entry-level role emphasizes compassion and diligence.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required at hire.
• Graduate from accredited nursing program or 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 glucose meter.

Education

High School Graduate General Studies

High School GED General Studies

Graduated from an accredited school of nursing or 1 year direct patient care experience

Basic Life Support - CPR

Job description

St. Joseph Health Grimes Hospital in Navasota, Texas is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support patients with basic daily living activities and assist nursing staff with vital sign monitoring and room preparation.

You will help with personal hygiene, mobility, feeding, and routine tasks while observing patient conditions and accepting coaching to ensure safety and comfort. This entry-level role emphasizes compassion and diligence.