Compassionate Patient Care Assistant - Day/Night Shifts

Nexus Health Systems Ltd; Shenandoah (TX); Sur place; USD 32 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Nexus Children’s Hospital – Shenandoah in Shenandoah, TX is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support patients and the care team with daily living activities, vital signs, and documentation. The role offers full-time scheduling with 12-hour day and night shifts, enabling hands-on care in a pediatric-focused hospital setting.

This position emphasizes teamwork, compassionate patient interaction, and accurate charting, with opportunities for on-site training and collaboration with nurses to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least one year of direct patient care experience in a hospital, behavioral health, rehabilitation, or long-term care setting required.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required, valid for at least six months from date of hire.
• Ability to complete required de-escalation training within 30 days of hire.

Responsabilités

• Assist patients with bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, turning, positioning, mobility, and other activities of daily living.
• Obtain and document vital signs; promptly report changes in a patient’s physical condition, behavior, or mental status.
• Perform point-of-care testing and specimen collection within training and facility procedures.
• Complete assigned 15-minute observation checks and support one-to-one patient monitoring.
• Participate in bedside shift reports and share observations with the care team.
• Engage patients in therapeutic activities and group programming.
• Use approved de-escalation and crisis prevention techniques to support patient and staff safety.
• Assist licensed nursing staff with wound care support and minor clinical procedures, as directed.
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow infection prevention, privacy, and patient safety procedures.
• Help orient and support newer team members as needed.

Connaissances

Compassionate patient care

Communication skills

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

De-escalation techniques

Teamwork

BLS certification

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA training or certification preferred

Outils

Electronic Health Records (EHR) system

Vital signs monitoring equipment

Description du poste

Nexus Children’s Hospital – Shenandoah in Shenandoah, TX is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support patients and the care team with daily living activities, vital signs, and documentation. The role offers full-time scheduling with 12-hour day and night shifts, enabling hands-on care in a pediatric-focused hospital setting.

This position emphasizes teamwork, compassionate patient interaction, and accurate charting, with opportunities for on-site training and collaboration with nurses to