Patient Care Assistant

AECOM; Richwood (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks patients care assistants to support the delivery of effective patient care. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, assisting with hygiene, and engaging in unit housekeeping. Candidates must have a high school diploma and BLS certification, along with a commitment to compassionate care.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care as delegated by RN staff.
• Assists in providing personal hygiene and physical care needs.
• Monitors and records vital signs.

Skills

Patient care

Monitoring vital signs

Personal hygiene assistance

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Performs a variety of routine tasks to support the delivery of safe, effective, cost-efficient patient care as delegated by the RN. They provide assistance in transporting, transferring and lifting. They perform cleaning functions in patient care unit as delegated, and perform selected diagnostic tests.

1. Provides direct patient care as delegated by RN staff

2. Monitors and records vital signs

3. Assists in providing personal hygiene and physical care needs

4. Accurately measures, records, and reports intake and output

5. Obtains and records daily weight

6. Performs blood glucose testing using blood glucose meter

7. Reports changes in patient’s status promptly to RN

8. Performs as sitter or patient care companion when needed

9. Assists in the admission, transfer and discharge process

10. Performs unit housekeeping needs.

11. Delivers specimens, picks up medications and other items

**Qualifications**

+ High School Diploma/GED Required

+ Less than 1 year of previous patient care experience required

+ BLS required

**Overview**

St. Luke’s Health–Brazosport Hospital is located on a beautiful 25-acre campus in Lake Jackson Texas. Offering state-of-the-art diagnostic and comprehensive treatment services our hospital is home to a 154-bed patient tower level III trauma center advanced cardiac care center and full-service multidisciplinary cancer center. Our team consists of over 100 board-certified physicians and nearly 600 highly skilled employees to meet our patients’ medical needs. South Brazoria County’s premier healthcare system St. Luke’s Health–Brazosport Hospital is dedicated to providing quality care with compassion for the communities we serve.

**Pay Range**

$13.22 - $18.17 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.