Patient Care Assistant

Commonspirit; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Patient Care Assistant to join their team. This role is vital in providing compassionate care and support to patients, ensuring their comfort and safety. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, showcasing their keen assessment skills and critical thinking abilities. With a commitment to social justice and health equity, you will be part of a team that makes a difference in the lives of many. Enjoy competitive pay and a range of benefits including health insurance and retirement plans while working in a fulfilling role that prioritizes patient care.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans with Matching

Paid Vacation

Adoption Assistance

Qualifications

• 1 year of previous patient care experience required.
• BLS certification required for patient care.

Responsibilities

• Support safe, effective, and cost-efficient patient care.
• Assist in transporting and lifting patients.

Skills

Patient Care Experience

Critical Thinking

Assessment Skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

BLS Certification

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Responsibilities

• Performs routine tasks to support safe, effective, and cost-efficient patient care delegated by the RN.
• Assists in transporting, transferring, and lifting patients.
• Performs cleaning functions in the patient care unit as delegated.
• Conducts selected diagnostic tests.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• 1 year of previous patient care experience required.
• BLS certification required.

Note: This location requires quarterly American Heart Association (AHA) Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) competency certification post-hire, which must be obtained through internal resources; external RQI resources are not acceptable.

Overview

St. Luke’s Health-Memorial provides quality healthcare in East Texas, serving over a quarter of a million patients annually. Our facilities in Lufkin, Livingston, and San Augustine offer community support and charity care.

Success in this role requires enthusiasm, a patient-first mindset, keen assessment skills, critical thinking, and a sense of urgency. Thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.

CHI St. Luke’s Health Memorial is a 271-bed non-profit hospital serving the Lufkin/Texas area. Part of CommonSpirit Health, we operate 139 hospitals and over 1,000 care sites across 21 states, reaching nearly 25% of U.S. residents.

If you are committed to social justice and health equity and eager to deliver innovative care, you belong with us.

We offer benefits including health/dental/vision insurance, FSA, retirement plans with matching, paid vacation, and adoption assistance.

Pay Range

$12.33 - $16.95/hour

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Wellness and Fitness Services, Hospitals and Health Care, Medical Practices

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