Patient Care Assistant I

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.

Responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY / PURPOSE

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

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 a sitter or patient care companion when needed Assists in the admission, transfer and discharge process

Performs unit housekeeping needs.

Delivers specimens, picks up medications and other items

Acts as receptionist for unit; has limited use of the hospital information systems according to hospital policy dependent on the need of unit

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

Updates assigned bed status

Answers call lights and telephone

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

Communicates with patient's family, physicians, and unit personnel and peers in an accurate, courteous, and professional manner

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education and Experience

* HS diploma/GED required

* BLS required

* Prior experience prefferd

Required Licensure and Certifications

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training

*Good written/oral communication skills

*Completion of PCA II orientation/training