Patient Care Assistant II

Harlingen Medical Center•Harlingen, TX

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Assistant II works in Emergency Services at Harlingen Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas, on night shifts consisting of 12-hour shifts. This part-time role supports patients with daily care needs, mobility, monitoring, and transportation, while helping maintain a clean, safe care environment. The assistant reports changes in patients’ conditions to nurses and may assist with wound care under an RN’s direction.

Requirements

Current certification in patient care, such as M.A., CNA, EMT, Paramedic, or Patient Care Tech.
Current BLS (AHA) certification within 30 days of hire and maintained as current.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Current Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate upon hire and maintained as current.
Six months of previous experience as a Monitor Technician.
Current Phlebotomy certification upon hire.
Current EKG certification upon hire.
At least six months of previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office.

Responsibilities

Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and toileting.
Help patients with mobility, including turning, repositioning, and transferring, to help prevent skin breakdown.
Feed patients who need assistance and monitor intake and output.
Take and record vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.
Observe and report changes in patients’ conditions to nurses.
Assist with wound care under the direction of an RN, as needed.
Stock and maintain supplies in patient rooms and help keep the environment clean and safe.
Assist with transporting patients within the hospital.