Compassionate Patient Care Assistant

TCH Medical Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

TCH Medical Center in Houston, TX is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support RN-led patient care in a fast-paced hospital setting. You will perform routine and specialized tasks, document data, and participate in Family-Centered Care while ensuring safety and quality.

This role requires the ability to collaborate with RNs and with patients and families to provide compassionate care. Fulfilling this position involves completing a nursing assistant program or equivalent and maintaining

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a formal nursing assistant educational program or certification.
• Currently enrolled in a BSN degree program with one clinical rotation completed at hire.
• One year of direct patient care experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the collection and documentation of patient/family data
• Obtains and documents vital signs (without continuous monitors) and notifies RN of abnormal findings
• Provide high-quality, cost-effective patient care in collaboration with the RN and patient/family
• Demonstrate ability to collaborate with multiple RNs to prioritize workload based on patient/family needs
• Assist in identifying patient/family response to care provided
• Provide input to the RN for development and modification of the plan of care
• Maintain accountability for development of self and participation in the development of others
• Demonstrate commitment to teamwork, flexibility, interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills
• Participate in achieving hospital/unit goals

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Nursing assistant program/certification

BSN enrollment with one clinical rotation

One year of direct patient care experience

Job description

TCH Medical Center in Houston, TX is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support RN-led patient care in a fast-paced hospital setting. You will perform routine and specialized tasks, document data, and participate in Family-Centered Care while ensuring safety and quality.

This role requires the ability to collaborate with RNs and with patients and families to provide compassionate care. Fulfilling this position involves completing a nursing assistant program or equivalent and maintaining