Compassionate Patient Care Assistant | Team-Focused & Hands-On

TCH Medical Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

TCH Medical Center in Houston is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to perform routine and specialized patient care activities under the supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN). Care will be delivered in a Family Centered manner and tailored to the patient population's developmental needs.

Think you’ve got what it takes? The role requires a HS diploma or GED, completion of a nursing assistant program or certification, current BSN enrollment with one clinical rotation, and at least one year of

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of nursing assistant program or certification.
• Currently enrolled in BSN with one clinical rotation completed at hire.
• One year of direct patient care experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with collection and documentation of patient/family data.
• Obtains and documents vital signs and notifies supervisor of abnormal findings.
• Provide high-quality patient care in collaboration with the RN and patient/family.
• 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 self-development and participate in development of others.
• Demonstrate commitment to team, professionalism, communication, and customer service.

Skills

Vital signs

Documentation

Patient care

Team collaboration

Communication

Safety awareness

Healthcare basics

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Nurse aide program/certification

BSN in progress

One year patient care experience

Job description

TCH Medical Center in Houston is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to perform routine and specialized patient care activities under the supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN). Care will be delivered in a Family Centered manner and tailored to the patient population's developmental needs.

Think you’ve got what it takes? The role requires a HS diploma or GED, completion of a nursing assistant program or certification, current BSN enrollment with one clinical rotation, and at least one year of