Patient Care Assistant II
CommonSpirit Health•Lake Jackson, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
The Patient Care Assistant helps patients feel safer and more comfortable by assisting with basic daily living activities and supporting nursing staff. The role includes helping with personal hygiene, mobility, and feeding; monitoring vital signs; preparing patient rooms; and observing changes in patients’ conditions. The successful candidate is diligent, attentive to patients’ improving or declining conditions, and receptive to coaching.
Requirements
- High school graduate or GED.
- Graduated from an accredited school of nursing or have one year of direct patient care experience.
- Basic Life Support (CPR) certification within 14 days.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care as delegated by RN staff.
- Monitor and record vital signs.
- Assist with patients’ personal hygiene and physical care needs.
- Accurately measure, record, and report intake and output.
- Obtain and record daily weights.
- Perform blood glucose testing using a blood glucose meter.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
