Night Shift Patient Care Assistant – Compassionate Support

Parkland Health; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkland Health seeks a dedicated nursing support professional for the General Medicine Department on the night shift. Under RN direction, you will perform essential patient care activities and help ensure patient-centered services.

The role emphasizes safety, communication with care teams, and adherence to care standards. The candidate should have completed an approved nurse aide, MA, or PCA program or be enrolled in an accredited nursing program, with CPR/Heartsaver certification within 90

Qualifications

• Must have completed or be enrolled in one of the listed nursing assistant/medical staff programs.
• Current CPR/Heartsaver card within 90 days of hire from AHA or Red Cross.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic hygiene care and unsterile treatments under RN supervision.
• Take vital signs and assist with activities of daily living.
• Assist with ambulation, feeding, and ROM exercises.
• Maintain accurate patient records and communicate patient needs to the health team.
• Escort patients, provide translation as applicable, and ensure patient safety and comfort.
• Identify process improvements to enhance efficiency and patient satisfaction.

Skills

Basic patient care

Effective communication

Patient centered care

Education

Nurse aide course

CNA registry

Medical assistant course

Medical assistant certificate

PCA course

PCA certificate

Enrolled in accredited nursing program

Graduate from accredited nursing school

Parkland training program

Job description

Parkland Health seeks a dedicated nursing support professional for the General Medicine Department on the night shift. Under RN direction, you will perform essential patient care activities and help ensure patient-centered services.

The role emphasizes safety, communication with care teams, and adherence to care standards. The candidate should have completed an approved nurse aide, MA, or PCA program or be enrolled in an accredited nursing program, with CPR/Heartsaver certification within 90