Patient Care Assistant I

Patient Care Assistant I

24 Jan 2025
Texas, Houston, 77001 Houston USA

Patient Care Assistant I

OverviewSt. Lukes Health–The Vintage Hospital provides high-quality compassionate care for residents of the Willowbrook Champions and Tomball areas of Northwest Houston. With the resources of the St. Luke’s Health system we are able to deliver the most advanced care available to our Northwest Houston community. The Vintage Hospital offers the latest in diagnostic and surgical expertise including heart care women’s health and orthopedics.CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. & from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.ResponsibilitiesExpectations

Contributes to the assessment of the health status of patients

Communicate patient information with care teams

Assist patients/families with meals or changing bed linens

Reports any changes in a patient's condition to the Charge Nurse

Must have ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a diverse environment

QualificationsRequired:High School Diploma or GED requiredBLS (AHA)Good written/oral communication skillsPreferred:Direct patient carePatient surveillance expereincePay Range$13.22 - $18.17 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Related jobs

  • At Houston Methodist, the Patient Care Assistant (PCA) position is responsible for functioning as novice to competent and demonstrates basic knowledge and skills necessary to communicate appropriately and carry out delegated nursing assistant level tasks for assigned age-specific, diverse patient population, assisting in the delivery of patient care and services under the supervision of a licensed nurse. This position conducts hourly rounding to ensure patient needs are met and records data established by policy and procedure, and reports observations and patient problems to the licensed nurse. The PCA position performs basic patient care activities of daily living (ADL\'s) within unit-specific defined limits and job scope, such as assistance with patient elimination, hygiene, comfort, safety, nutrition, and progress activity and practices Patient and Family Centered Care in concert with Houston Methodist ICARE values.

  • At Houston Methodist, the Patient Care Assistant (PCA) Specialist position is responsible for functioning as an expert and demonstrates highly competent knowledge necessary to communicate appropriately and carry out delegated nursing assistant level tasks for assigned patient populations, for providing high quality support of patient care and services. This position exercises sound judgement and executes proficient clinical skills necessary for assisting with patient-care procedures. The PCA Specialist position performs basic patient care activities of daily living (ADL\'s) within unit specific defined limits and job scope, such as assistance with patient elimination, hygiene, comfort, safety, nutrition, and progress activity and practices Patient and Family Centered Care. Other duties for this position include independently and expertly performing the duties and responsibilities of preceptor and clinical resource to PCAs, training and orienting others.

  • Overview

  • Overview

  • Overview

  • Overview

  • Overview

Job Details

  • ID
    JC53338908
  • State
  • City
  • Full-time
  • Salary
    N/A
  • Hiring Company
    Catholic Health Initiatives
  • Date
    2025-01-25
  • Deadline
    2025-03-26
  • Category

Jocancy Online Job Portal by jobSearchi.