• Patient Care Assistant I

    Catholic Health Initiatives (Bryan, TX)


    Responsibilities

    Performs a variety of routine tasks to support the delivery of safe, effective, cost-efficient patient care as delegated by

     

    the RN. They provide assistance in transporting, transferring and lifting. They perform cleaning Functions in patient care

     

    unit as delegated, and perform selected diagnostic tests.

    ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

    1. Provides direct patient care as delegated by RN staff

    2. Monitors and records vital signs

    3. Assists in providing personal hygiene and physical care needs

    4. Accurately measures, records, and reports intake and output

    5. Obtains and records daily weight

    6. Performs blood glucose testing using blood glucose meter

    7. Reports changes in patient’s status promptly to RN

    8. Performs as a sitter or patient care companion when needed

    9. Assists in the admission, transfer and discharge process

    10. Performs unit housekeeping needs.

    11. Delivers specimens, picks up medications and other items

    12. Acts as receptionist for unit; has limited use of the hospital information systems according to hospital policy

    dependent on the need of unit

    13. Checks and documents refrigerator temperatures as delegated, reporting variances to appropriate personnel

    14. Updates assigned bed status

    15. Answers call lights and telephone

    16. Keeps patient environment clean, Performs comfort rounds, keeps hallways clear of obstruction, reports safety

    issues and broken equipment appropriately, and adheres to patient safety precautions

    17. Communicates with patient’s family, physicians, and unit personnel and peers in an accurate, courteous, and

     

    professional manner

    Qualifications

    High School Diploma or GED Required

    **Experience:** prior experience preffered

    **Certification:** BLS required with American Heart Association

     

    Good written and oral communication skills

     

    Overview

     

    St. Joseph Health – Bryan/College Station Navasota Caldwell Madisonville TX. Since 1936 St. Joseph Health has been caring for the communities in and surrounding the Brazos Valley. We have a Level III Trauma Center the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center and the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the Brazos Valley. St. Joseph Health is a leader in critical care and the largest provider of cardiovascular care in the region. As an integrated healthcare system St. Joseph Health includes a comprehensive network of over 100 employed providers including primary care physicians specialists and advanced practice clinicians. The network includes more than 30 ambulatory clinics featuring primary care Express Clinics and imaging and diagnostic services.

    Pay Range

    $11.41 - $15.69 /hour

     

    We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.