Patient Care Assistant II - Vitals, Hygiene & Comfort

CommonSpirit Health; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke’s Health - The Woodlands Hospital in Texas is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support patients with daily activities and comfort. You will assist with personal hygiene, mobility, feeding, and prepare rooms, while aiding nurses with vitals and basic care.

A strong focus on patient safety and compassion, with CPR/BLS within 14 days of hire. A high school diploma or GED and experience or graduation from a nursing program are often required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required at hire.
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing or 1 year direct patient care experience.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care as delegated by RN staff
• Monitors and records vital signs
• Assists with personal hygiene and physical care needs
• Accurately measures, records, and reports intake and output
• Obtains and records daily weight
• Performs blood glucose testing using a glucose meter

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

Patient safety

Personal hygiene support

Mobility assistance

Observation of patient condition

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Nursing school graduate

Direct patient care experience

Job description

St. Luke’s Health - The Woodlands Hospital in Texas is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support patients with daily activities and comfort. You will assist with personal hygiene, mobility, feeding, and prepare rooms, while aiding nurses with vitals and basic care.

A strong focus on patient safety and compassion, with CPR/BLS within 14 days of hire. A high school diploma or GED and experience or graduation from a nursing program are often required.