Patient Care Aide I: Compassionate Support & Vitals

Americanmercyhomecare; Bryan, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Americanmercyhomecare is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to help patients feel safer and more comfortable by assisting with daily life activities, such as personal hygiene, mobility, and feeding.

You will support nursing staff by monitoring vital signs, preparing patient rooms, recording intake and output, and assisting with daily weight measurements. A compassionate, coachable attitude and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED upon hire.
• BLS/CPR certification within 14 days.
• Ability to follow RN delegation and monitor patient conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care as delegated by RN staff.
• Monitors and records vital signs.
• Assists with personal hygiene and daily living activities.
• Accurately measures, records, and reports intake and output.
• Obtains and records daily weight.
• Performs blood glucose testing using blood glucose meter.

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

Personal hygiene assistance

Mobility support

Direct patient care

CPR/BLS certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Americanmercyhomecare is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to help patients feel safer and more comfortable by assisting with daily life activities, such as personal hygiene, mobility, and feeding.

You will support nursing staff by monitoring vital signs, preparing patient rooms, recording intake and output, and assisting with daily weight measurements. A compassionate, coachable attitude and reliability are essential.