Patient Care Assistant

Company: Westpark Springs
Location: Richmond
Posted on: July 2, 2025

Job Description:

Patient Care Assistant Days Westpark Springs, part of Lifepoint Behavioral Health, nationally known healthcare organization with diversified delivery network with facilities from coast to coast, seeks passionate, patient-centric, and goal-oriented team members to join our team. We specialize in compassionate behavioral health services, including crisis stabilization, inpatient care, and outpatient treatment for acute mental health and substance use treatment. Our philosophy is built on a psychosocial model of care to decrease suicide rates, decrease addiction-related deaths, reverse the decline in life expectancy, and improve productivity in the communities we serve. We offer a collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, and flexible scheduling so you can focus on what really matters-providing quality patient care. Join our team in Richmond, TX to build a career that touches lives. Benefits: Affordable medical, dental and vision plans provided to meet the needs of full employees and their families Up to 16 days of PTO for full time employees 6 paid holidays for full time employees Tuition reimbursement 401(k) retirement plan Flexible spending and health savings accounts What you will do in this role: Responsible for observation and maintenance of safe milieu through patient checks, safety monitoring, etc.: completes 15 minute checks, monitors for contraband, evaluates for change in condition, and provides line of sight or one on one care as directed. Adheres to tasks delegated by the RN related to the care of the patients including, but not limited to vital signs, specimen collection, documentation, group education, and patient monitoring. Demonstrates effective milieu management skills, which promote positive patient experiences. Accompanies patients to off unit activities, i.e. meals, outside breaks, off unit visits, out-of-building activities and appointments Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: High school degree preferred. Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred. Will require valid driver's license and a favorable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), along with proof of insurance when using personal or hospital owned vehicle. CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact. Must be at least 21 years of age. Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

Keywords: Westpark Springs, Conroe , Patient Care Assistant, Healthcare , Richmond, Texas