Patient Care Assistant II — Flexible Schedule, Inpatient Care

Harris Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Health is seeking a Patient Care Assistant II to support inpatient care under the supervision of registered nurses. You will perform basic patient care activities and communicate clearly with the care team to ensure patient safety and comfort.

Required: high school diploma or GED plus relevant clinical training; two years related clinical experience; BLS and several certifications as applicable; proficiency with MS Word and basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years related clinical experience.
• High school diploma or GED plus relevant technical skills/training.
• Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), CMA or EMT-B certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Support patient care activities under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Coordinate with charge nurse and staff nurses to assure patient care needs are met.
• Adhere to patient safety measures and assist with basic procedures as delegated.
• Demonstrate professionalism and effective communication with patients and team.

Skills

Verbal communication

Medical terminology

Team collaboration

Patient safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Aggression Management certification

EKG / Phlebotomy competency

Tools

MS Word

Job description

Harris Health is seeking a Patient Care Assistant II to support inpatient care under the supervision of registered nurses. You will perform basic patient care activities and communicate clearly with the care team to ensure patient safety and comfort.

Required: high school diploma or GED plus relevant clinical training; two years related clinical experience; BLS and several certifications as applicable; proficiency with MS Word and basic computer skills.