patient care assistant

Texas Children's Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to provide high-quality patient care under RN supervision in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will assist with various patient care tasks, collaborate effectively with nursing staff, and ensure a family-centered approach to care. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and certification from a nursing assistant program. This role is essential to delivering compassionate and informed care to our pediatric patients.

Qualifications

• H.S. diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a nursing assistant educational program or certification required.
• One year of direct patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the collection and documentation of patient/family data.
• Obtain and document vital signs and notify RNs of abnormal findings.
• Collaborate with RNs to prioritize patient care needs.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Teamwork

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Completion of a nursing assistant program or certification

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Internship

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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