Patient Care Assistant II - Flexible Weekend Schedule

Harris Health System, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Health System, a public healthcare safety-net provider serving Harris County, Texas, seeks a Patient Care Assistant II (PCA II) to support inpatient patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse.

The PCA II collaborates with the charge nurse and staff nurses to ensure patient needs are met, performing basic care activities and using medical terminology with strong communication and computer skills.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required with technical training relevant to the specialty area.
• Two years of related clinical experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from an AHA hospital-based program.

Responsibilities

• Support patient care activities under RN supervision on inpatient units.
• Collaborate with charge nurse and staff nurses to meet patient needs.
• Perform basic patient care tasks and demonstrate safety and communication skills.

Skills

Verbal communication

Medical terminology

Computer skills

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

MS Word

Job description

Harris Health System, a public healthcare safety-net provider serving Harris County, Texas, seeks a Patient Care Assistant II (PCA II) to support inpatient patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse.

The PCA II collaborates with the charge nurse and staff nurses to ensure patient needs are met, performing basic care activities and using medical terminology with strong communication and computer skills.