Part-Time Patient Care Assistant: Vital Support & Teamwork

Texas Children's Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 15,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Texas Children's Hospital is seeking a part-time Patient Care Assistant to support routine and specialized patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Duties include data collection, vital signs, and family-centered care in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, nursing assistant certification or program, and some patient care experience; BSN enrollment with clinical rotation is considered. Position is on-site in Houston.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• Completion of formal nursing assistant 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 collecting and documenting patient/family data.
• Obtain and document vital signs and notify RN of abnormalities.
• Provide high-quality, cost-effective patient care with the RN and family.
• Collaborate with multiple RNs to prioritize workload based on patient/family needs.
• Assist in identifying patient/family response to care and contribute to care plans.
• Maintain accountability for self-development and contribute to others' development.
• Demonstrate teamwork, flexibility, communication, and customer service skills.
• Support hospital/unit goals.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Nursing assistant program/certification

BSN program enrolled (clinical rotation completed at hire)

Job description

Texas Children's Hospital is seeking a part-time Patient Care Assistant to support routine and specialized patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Duties include data collection, vital signs, and family-centered care in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, nursing assistant certification or program, and some patient care experience; BSN enrollment with clinical rotation is considered. Position is on-site in Houston.