Patient Care Assistant II
Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center•Houston, TX
•$19 - $28
About The Position
The Patient Care Assistant helps patients feel safer and more comfortable by assisting with basic daily activities, including personal hygiene, mobility, and feeding. The role also supports nursing staff with vital-sign monitoring and patient-room preparation. Successful candidates are diligent, observant of changes in patients’ conditions, willing to accept coaching, and motivated to help patients feel better.
Requirements
- High school graduate with General Studies, upon hire, or a General Studies GED, upon hire.
- Graduated from an accredited school of nursing or have one year of direct patient care experience, upon hire.
- 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 personal hygiene and physical care needs.
- Accurately measure, record, and report intake and output.
- Obtain and record daily weight.
- Perform blood glucose testing using a blood glucose meter.
- Assist patients with mobility and feeding.
- Prepare patient rooms.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
