Patient Care Assistant II

CommonSpirit Mountain Region; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Texas is seeking a dedicated Patient Care Assistant to support safe and effective patient care. The role involves direct patient interaction, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with personal hygiene. Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma and BLS certification, along with strong communication skills and a year of patient care experience.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of patient care experience.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Responsibilities

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

Essential Key Job 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 a blood glucose meter

Qualifications

Required Licensure and Certifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• BLS- AHA

Required Minimum Skills, Abilities, and Training

• Good written and oral communication skills
• At least 1 year of patient care experience

Overview

St. Joseph Health – Bryan/College Station, Navasota, Caldwell, Madisonville, TX. Since 1936, St. Joseph Health has been caring for the communities in and surrounding the Brazos Valley. We have a Level III Trauma Center, the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center, and the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the Brazos Valley. St. Joseph Health is a leader in critical care and the largest provider of cardiovascular care in the region. As an integrated healthcare system, St. Joseph Health includes a comprehensive network of over 100 employed providers, including primary care physicians, specialists, and advanced practice clinicians. The network features more than 30 ambulatory clinics with primary care, express clinics, imaging, and diagnostic services.