At a Glance
- Tasks: Support patients with daily activities and assist nursing staff in providing care.
- Company: St. Luke's Health-Memorial Livingston, a caring community-focused health facility.
- Benefits: Gain hands-on experience in healthcare while making a difference in patients' lives.
- Other info: Opportunity for growth in a supportive environment with a focus on community health.
- Why this job: Join a team dedicated to improving patient comfort and wellbeing every day.
- Qualifications: High school diploma or GED and some direct patient care experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 37000 - 44962 £ per year.
St. Luke's Health-Memorial Livingston is a 66-bed facility and member of CommonSpirit Health, a national nonprofit health system. Serving East Texas, St. Luke's Health-Memorial provides more than a quarter of a million patient services annually and contributes millions of dollars in local charity care and community support. This facility delivers more than 60,000 patient services annually—half through its Level IV trauma-designated emergency department. Patients have access to a wide range of services including orthopedic care, women’s health and a state-of-the-art sleep center. Advanced imaging services include MRI, CT, 3D mammography, 4D ultrasound, cardiac echo and more—all close to home.
As our Patient Care Assistant, you’ll help our patients feel safer and more comfortable by assisting with their basic daily life activities. Every day, you will directly support patients with tasks such as personal hygiene, mobility, and feeding, while also assisting nursing staff with vital sign monitoring and preparing patient rooms. Your success in this role comes from your genuine desire to help patients feel better, whether that means giving them fresh bed linens or checking their vitals. You're diligent about your tasks, observant of patients’ conditions improving or declining, and accept coaching well.
- 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:
- High School Graduate General Studies, upon hire or High School GED General Studies, upon hire and graduated from an accredited school of nursing or 1 year direct patient care experience, upon hire
- Basic Life Support - CPR, within 14 days
Patient Care Assistant II in Livingston employer: CommonSpirit Health
Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group in Livingston, TX, is an exceptional employer that offers a supportive and community-focused work environment for General Surgeons. With a commitment to high-quality patient care and a strong emphasis on employee well-being, we provide competitive salaries, generous time off, and opportunities for professional growth. Nestled in a picturesque location with no state income tax, our practice allows you to enjoy a fulfilling career while embracing the tranquil lifestyle of East Texas.
