Patient Care Assistant I — Compassionate Vital Signs Support

CommonSpirit Health; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health in Texas is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to help patients feel safer and more comfortable by assisting with basic daily life activities. You will support with personal hygiene, mobility, feeding, and assist nursing staff by monitoring vitals and preparing patient rooms.

Your success comes from a genuine desire to help patients, diligence, and openness to coaching. The role includes direct patient care and collaboration with the nursing team in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED.
• Basic Life Support - CPR within 14 days.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

CPR

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

CommonSpirit Health in Texas is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to help patients feel safer and more comfortable by assisting with basic daily life activities. You will support with personal hygiene, mobility, feeding, and assist nursing staff by monitoring vitals and preparing patient rooms.

Your success comes from a genuine desire to help patients, diligence, and openness to coaching. The role includes direct patient care and collaboration with the nursing team in a busy hospital setting.