Patient Care Assistant

Patient Care Assistant I – CHI

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 the 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 Licensure 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

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function – Health Care Provider

Industries – Hospitals and Health Care