Inpatient Care Assistant II — Compassionate Support

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

Job summary

Harris Health is seeking a Patient Care Assistant II to support inpatient patient care under the guidance of a registered nurse. The PCA II collaborates with the charge nurse and staff to ensure patient needs are met and safety standards are followed.

Proficiency in basic patient care tasks, medical terminology, communication, organization, and computer skills is expected. Qualified candidates typically hold a high school diploma or GED and have two years of related clinical experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with technical skills/training appropriate to the specialty area.
• Two years related clinical experience (nursing program clinical rotations acceptable).
• Basic Life Support certification is implied but not explicitly listed in the requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care activities under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Coordinate with charge nurse and staff to ensure patient care needs are met.
• Adhere to patient safety protocols and maintain accurate documentation.

Skills

Verbal communication

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Word

Typing

Job description

Harris Health is seeking a Patient Care Assistant II to support inpatient patient care under the guidance of a registered nurse. The PCA II collaborates with the charge nurse and staff to ensure patient needs are met and safety standards are followed.

Proficiency in basic patient care tasks, medical terminology, communication, organization, and computer skills is expected. Qualified candidates typically hold a high school diploma or GED and have two years of related clinical experience.