Patient Care Assistant I - Flexible Weekend Shifts

Harris Health System, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Health System, based in Houston, seeks a Patient Care Assistant I (PCA I) to support patient care activities in clinic and inpatient units under the supervision of a registered nurse. The PCA I works closely with the charge nurse and staff nurses to ensure patient safety, comfort, and timely communication while maintaining medical terminology, organization, and computer skills.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, CNA or CMA certification, Basic Life Support, and completion

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Certification: CNA or CMA; BLS required; other certs per unit.
• 1 year clinical experience preferred; SAMA cert within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Support patient care activities under RN supervision in clinic and inpatient units.
• Collaborate with charge nurse and staff nurses to meet patient needs.
• Demonstrate basic skills in medical terminology, communication, organization, and computer use.

Skills

Medical terminology

Communication

Organization

Computer skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Certified Nurse Assistant

Certified Medical Assistant

Basic Life Support (AHA)

Job description

Harris Health System, based in Houston, seeks a Patient Care Assistant I (PCA I) to support patient care activities in clinic and inpatient units under the supervision of a registered nurse. The PCA I works closely with the charge nurse and staff nurses to ensure patient safety, comfort, and timely communication while maintaining medical terminology, organization, and computer skills.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, CNA or CMA certification, Basic Life Support, and completion