Patient Care Assistant II

Community Health at Home; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team in providing exceptional patient care. This role involves assisting registered nurses in delivering safe and effective care, monitoring vital signs, and performing essential tasks to ensure patient comfort and safety. With a focus on teamwork and communication, you will play a crucial role in the healthcare delivery process while working in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and have a strong commitment to quality care, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required with 1 year of experience.
• BLS certification with AHA is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care and monitors vital signs.
• Assists in personal hygiene and performs diagnostic tests.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs Monitoring

Phlebotomy

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Blood Glucose Meter

Hospital Information Systems

Job description

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 includes more than 30 ambulatory clinics featuring primary care, Express Clinics, and imaging and diagnostic services.

Responsibilities

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 the patient care unit as delegated, and perform selected diagnostic tests.

ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

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
12. Acts as receptionist for unit; has limited use of the hospital information systems according to hospital policy dependent on the need of unit
13. Checks and documents refrigerator temperatures as delegated, reporting variances to appropriate personnel
14. Updates assigned bed status
15. Answers call lights and telephone
16. Keeps patient environment clean, performs comfort rounds, keeps hallways clear of obstruction, reports safety issues and broken equipment appropriately, and adheres to patient safety precautions
17. Communicates with patient’s family, physicians, and unit personnel and peers in an accurate, courteous, and professional manner
18. Performs phlebotomy and 12 lead EKGs as permitted on the assigned unit
19. Removes saline locks

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 1 year of Experience required

Licensure and Certifications

BLS with AHA required