Patient Care Assistant

Texas Children's Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's Hospital seeks a Patient Care Assistant to perform a variety of routine and specialized patient care activities under RN supervision. This role focuses on delivering high-quality care and requires a high school diploma, completion of a nursing assistant program, and relevant patient care experience. Join a leading hospital recognized for excellence in pediatric healthcare.

Qualifications

• Completion of a formal nursing assistant educational program required.
• One year of direct patient care experience preferred.
• Currently enrolled in a BSN program with clinical rotation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient data collection and documentation.
• Obtain and document vital signs, notifying of abnormalities.
• Collaborate with RNs to prioritize patient care needs.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Customer Service

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Completion of formal nursing assistant program

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 supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN). Care will be delivered that incorporates Family Centered Care, is cost-effective, and developmentally appropriate for the patient population.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

1. Assist with the collection and documentation of patient/family data.
2. Obtain and document vital signs (without continuous physiologic monitors) and notify the professional of abnormal findings.
3. Provide high-quality, cost-effective patient care in collaboration with the RN and patient/family.
4. Collaborate with multiple RNs to prioritize workload based on patient/family needs.
5. Assist in identifying patient/family response to care provided.
6. Provide input to the RN for developing and modifying the plan of care.
7. Maintain accountability for personal development and participate in the development of others.
8. Demonstrate commitment to teamwork, flexibility, professionalism, communication, and customer service skills.
9. Participate in achieving hospital/unit goals.

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.
• Completion of a formal nursing assistant educational program or certification (e.g., CNA, Medical Assistant, or similar).
• Currently enrolled in a BSN degree program with one clinical rotation completed at hire.
• One (1) year of direct patient care experience.

About Texas Children’s

Since 1954, Texas Children’s has been leading in patient care, education, and research to improve healthcare for children and women globally. We are ranked as the best children’s hospital in Texas and among the top in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Our accolades include being recognized as one of Houston’s Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years.

Our comprehensive health network includes the Texas Medical Center hospital, the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute, Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women, and multiple community hospitals and clinics. We also have the Texas Children’s Health Plan, the nation’s first children-focused HMO, and the largest pediatric primary care network in the U.S. Texas Children’s is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine.

Texas Children’s is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered without regard to disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other protected status.