Patient Care Assistant II

AECOM; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Texas is seeking a dedicated Patient Care Assistant. This role involves supporting RN staff in delivering safe, efficient patient care, monitoring vital signs, and providing personal hygiene assistance. The ideal candidate will hold a high school diploma and BLS certification, with a strong focus on communication and collaboration within a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year direct patient care experience or graduated from an accredited school of nursing.

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

Good written/oral communication skills

Education

HS diploma/GED

BLS certification

Job description

**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 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**

**Required Education, Experience and Certifications**

HS diploma/GED required

BLS required

1 year direct patient care experience or graduated from an accredited school of nursing

**Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training**

Good written/oral communication skills

**Overview**

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center is an internationally recognized leader in research and clinical excellence that has given rise to breakthroughs in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, oncology, transplantation, and more. Our team’s efforts have led to the creation of many research programs and initiatives to develop advanced treatments found nowhere else in the world. In our commitment to advancing standards in an ever-evolving healthcare environment, our new McNair Campus is designed around the human experience—modeled on evidence-based practices for the safety of patients, visitors, staff, and physicians. The 27.5-acre campus represents the future of healthcare through a transformative alliance focused on leading-edge patient care, research, and education. Our strong alliance with Texas Heart Institute and Baylor College of Medicine allows us to bring our patients a powerful network of care unlike any other. Our collaboration is focused on increasing access to care through a growing network of leading specialists and revolutionizing healthcare to save lives and improve the health of the communities we serve.

**Pay Range**

$14.82 - $20.38 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.