Patient Care Assistant PRN

CommonSpirit Health Philanthropy; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in East Texas is seeking a dedicated individual for a patient care role. This position involves supporting nursing staff in providing safe and effective patient care, along with maintaining a strong patient-first mindset. Ideal candidates will thrive in a dynamic clinical environment, assisting with patient transport and performing essential diagnostic tasks. Comprehensive training and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

FSA

Matching retirement plans

Paid vacation

Adoption assistance

Qualifications

• 1 year of previous patient care experience preferred.
• BLS certification required.
• Quarterly AHA RQI competency certification post-hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine tasks to support patient care.
• Assist in transporting, transferring, and lifting patients.
• Conduct selected diagnostic tests as delegated.

Skills

Critical thinking

Assessment skills

Patient-first mindset

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of routine tasks to support the delivery of safe, effective, and cost-efficient patient care as delegated by the RN. Assists in transporting, transferring, and lifting patients. Performs cleaning functions in the patient care unit as delegated and conducts selected diagnostic tests.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required
• 1 year of previous patient care experience preferred
• BLS certification required

Please be advised that this location requires quarterly American Heart Association (AHA) Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) competency certification post-hire. This ongoing competency is required through internal resources; external RQI providers are not acceptable for compliance.

Overview

St. Luke’s Health-Memorial provides quality healthcare in East Texas, serving over a quarter of a million patients annually. Our hospitals in Lufkin, Livingston, and San Augustine contribute significantly to community support and charity care.

Your success in this role depends on your enthusiasm to help others with a patient-first mindset. Strong assessment skills, critical thinking, and a sense of urgency are vital for thriving in our fast-paced clinical environment.

CHI St. Luke’s Health Memorial is a 271-bed non-profit facility serving the Lufkin/Texas area. Part of CommonSpirit Health, which operates 139 hospitals and over 1,000 care sites across 21 states, making healthcare accessible to nearly 25% of U.S. residents.

If you are dedicated to social justice, health equity, and delivering innovative care, you belong with us.

We support our staff with benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, and adoption assistance.