Compassionate Patient Care Assistant—Team-Driven, Fast-Paced

Texas Children's; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's Hospital in Houston is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support nursing staff in a fast-paced environment. You will perform routine patient care under RN supervision, assist with data collection and documentation, and ensure family-centered care is delivered in a cost-effective, developmentally appropriate manner.

Role requires HS diploma or GED, plus CNA/nursing assistant certification or BSN rotation, and at least 1 year of direct patient care experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of nursing assistant program or CNA/Medical Assistant certification.
• Currently enrolled in BSN with at least one clinical rotation completed at hire.

Responsibilities

• Collect and document patient/family data.
• Obtain and document vital signs and report abnormalities.
• Provide high-quality patient care with RN collaboration.
• Prioritize workload with RNs based on patient/family needs.
• Assist in developing and updating the plan of care.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Nursing assistant program/certification

BSN program with rotation

Job description

Texas Children's Hospital in Houston is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support nursing staff in a fast-paced environment. You will perform routine patient care under RN supervision, assist with data collection and documentation, and ensure family-centered care is delivered in a cost-effective, developmentally appropriate manner.

Role requires HS diploma or GED, plus CNA/nursing assistant certification or BSN rotation, and at least 1 year of direct patient care experience.