Patient Care Assistant – Compassionate Medical Support

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

Job summary

Parkland Health and Hospital System (PHHS) seeks a patient care assistant to provide bedside care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role includes basic hygiene, vital signs, mobility assistance, and patient safety in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The position requires completing a nurse aide course or equivalent, active CPR within 90 days, and effective communication with patients and staff.

Qualifications

• Must have completed or hold a nurse aide course or certification.
• Must be enrolled in an accredited nursing program with documentation of basic fundamentals of nursing from the school.
• CPR completion within 90 days of hire from American Heart Association or Red Cross.
• Must communicate effectively with staff, patients and families.
• Must demonstrate basic patient care skills and proper use of supplies and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient care activities under the direction of a Registered Nurse, including hygiene care, basic procedures, vital signs, and assisting with mobility.
• Advocate for patients, communicate with patients and families, and protect patient rights and confidentiality.
• Monitor patient status and report changes to the nursing team.
• Record vital signs, ambulation, feeding outcomes, and other activities.
• Maintain sanitation, infection control, safety, and equipment usage.
• Escort patients, provide translation where applicable, and assist with specimens as needed.
• Suggest improvements to workflow and patient care processes to supervisors.

Skills

Basic patient care skills

Communication

Patient centered care

Education

Formal nurse aide course

Certified nurse aide registry

Medical assistant course

Medical assistant certificate

Patient care technician course

Patient care technician certificate

Nursing program enrollment with fundamentals

Graduate from nursing school

Parkland's training program

Job description

Parkland Health and Hospital System (PHHS) seeks a patient care assistant to provide bedside care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role includes basic hygiene, vital signs, mobility assistance, and patient safety in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The position requires completing a nurse aide course or equivalent, active CPR within 90 days, and effective communication with patients and staff.