Patient Care Assistant II

CommonSpirit Health Philanthropy; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider seeks compassionate individuals to join their team as patient care assistants. In this vital role, you will support registered nurses in delivering safe and effective patient care while ensuring a clean and welcoming environment for patients. Your responsibilities will include monitoring vital signs, assisting with personal hygiene, and providing comfort to patients and their families. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients within a supportive and dynamic healthcare environment. If you are dedicated to patient care and thrive in a team-oriented setting, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care as delegated by RN staff.
• Monitors vital signs and assists with personal hygiene needs.
• Communicates effectively with patients and healthcare team.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs Monitoring

Communication Skills

Personal Hygiene Assistance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Blood Glucose Meter

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 a 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
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

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

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

Licensure and Certifications

• BLS Required