What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Assistant I position at Burleson St. Joseph Health Center?
Since 1936 CHI St. Joseph Health has been caring for the communities of Bryan, College Station, Brenham, Hearne, Navasota, Caldwell, and Madisonville. With the area’s only Level II Trauma Center, the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center, and the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the Brazos Valley, CHI St. Joseph Health is a leader in critical care and the largest provider of cardiovascular care in the region.
As an integrated healthcare system, CHI St. Joseph Health includes a comprehensive network of over 100 employed providers including primary care physicians, specialists and advanced practice clinicians. Our network includes more than 30 ambulatory clinics featuring primary care, a freestanding Emergency Room, Express Clinics, and imaging and diagnostic services.
As an active member of the Brazos Valley, CHI St. Joseph Health is a leader in providing compassionate care as well as addressing the overall health of the community. We continuously work to assess unique needs and create plans that respond to those needs in an effort to build a healthier community.
Position Summary
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.
Responsibilities
- Provides direct patient care as delegated by RN staff
- Monitors and records vital signs
- Assists in providing personal hygiene and physical care needs
- Accurately measures, records, and reports intake and output
- Obtains and records daily weight
- Performs blood glucose testing using blood glucose meter
- Reports changes in patient’s status promptly to RN
- Performs as patient care companion when needed
- Assists in the admission, transfer and discharge process
- Acts as receptionist for unit; has limited use of the hospital information systems according to hospital policy dependent on the need of unit
Qualifications
Education:
High School Diploma/GED Required
Based on location assignment may also require BLS/ACLS/ and or PALS
Minimum Experience:
Less than One (1) year experience in related field
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Good written/oral communication skills
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