Patient Care Assistant I

**Job Summary and 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**

+ 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

**Job Requirements**

**Required License and Certifications**

+ High School Diploma/GED

+ BLS- AHA

**Required Minimum Skills, Abilities and Training**

+ Good written/oral communication skills

+ Prior Patient Care Experience preferred

**Where You'll Work**

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**

$15.00 - $20.12 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.