Patient Care Assistant

Texas Children's Hospital; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's Hospital is seeking a dedicated Patient Care Assistant to join their team in Conroe, Texas. In this role, you will contribute to delivering family-centered care in a pediatric setting. Responsibilities include supporting the nursing staff, obtaining vital signs, and assisting in patient care management. Candidates should have a high school diploma, relevant training or certifications, and one year of direct patient care experience. This full-time position offers an opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment while making a meaningful impact on children's health.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of formal nursing assistant program preferred.
• One year of direct patient care experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with collection and documentation of patient data.
• Obtain and document vital signs.
• Provide high-quality patient care in collaboration with the RN.

Skills

Communication

Team Collaboration

Customer Service

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Completion of nursing assistant educational program

Currently enrolled in a BSN program

Job description

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Job Description

We are searching for a Patient Care Assistant— someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will perform a variety of routine and specialized patient care activities, as assigned, under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN). Care will be delivered that incorporates Family Centered Care cost-effectively and is developmental and age-appropriate for the patient population.

Job Description

We are searching for a Patient Care Assistant— someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will perform a variety of routine and specialized patient care activities, as assigned, under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN). Care will be delivered that incorporates Family Centered Care cost-effectively and is developmental and age-appropriate for the patient population.

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Job Duties & Responsibilities

Assist with the collection and documentation of patient/family data

Obtains and documents vital signs (without the use of continuous physiologic monitors) and notifies professional of abnormal findings as evidenced by supervisory observation and review of medical records

Provide high-quality, cost-effective patient care in collaboration with the RN and in conjunction with the patient/family

Demonstrate ability to collaborate with multiple RNs in a professional manner to prioritize workload based on patient/family needs as evidenced by supervisory observation and verbal/written feedback

Assist in identifying patient/family response to care provided

Provide input to the RN for the development and ongoing modification of the plan of care, as evidenced by supervisory observation, verbal/written feedback, and review of the plan of care

Maintain accountability for development of self and participates in development of others

Demonstrate commitment to team, flexibility, professional interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills

Participate in achieving hospital/unit goals

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.

Skills & Requirements

H.S. Diploma or GED Required

One of the following is required in addition to the high school diploma or GED:

Completion of a formal nursing assistant educational program or certification (e.g.

Diploma/Course/Certificate/associate degree/Etc. completed in a Certified Nurse Assistant, Medical Assistant, or similar clinical education program).

Currently enrolled in a BSN degree program with one clinical rotation completed at hire.

One (1) year of direct patient care experience.

About Us

Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands is north Houston’s first true, free-standing pediatric hospital designed, equipped and staffed exclusively to provide care in more than 25 areas of specialty care for children and adolescents. Hospital facilities include 24 emergency center rooms, outpatient exam rooms, radiology rooms, operating rooms and acute care beds, as well as a pediatric intensive care unit (PICU).

To join our community of 14,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities.

Texas Children’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

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Employment type

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Job function

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  Health Care Provider

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  Hospitals and Health Care

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