Neurology Patient Care Assistant — Fast-Paced Team Player

TCH Medical Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

TCH Medical Center in Houston is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to provide routine and specialized patient care under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. You'll contribute to Family Centered Care in a fast-paced hospital setting and support the care plan through accurate data collection and observation.

The role emphasizes collaboration with RNs, documentation of vital signs, and compassionate customer service to patients and families.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a nursing assistant education program or certification.
• BSN student with one clinical rotation at hire.
• One year of direct patient care experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with collection and documentation of patient/family data.
• Obtain and document vital signs and notify RN of abnormalities.
• Provide high-quality, cost-effective patient care 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 RN for development and modification of the care plan.
• Maintain accountability for personal development and for others' development.
• Demonstrate teamwork, flexibility, professional communication, and customer service.
• Participate in achieving hospital/unit goals.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Nursing assistant program/certification

Currently BSN student with one clinical rotation

One year direct patient care experience

Job description

TCH Medical Center in Houston is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to provide routine and specialized patient care under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. You'll contribute to Family Centered Care in a fast-paced hospital setting and support the care plan through accurate data collection and observation.

The role emphasizes collaboration with RNs, documentation of vital signs, and compassionate customer service to patients and families.