Patient Care Assistant - Dynamic, Family-Centered Team

TCH Medical Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

TCH Medical Center in Houston, TX, is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support the RN in delivering family-centered, compassionate patient care in a fast-paced setting.

The role requires completing a nursing assistant program or certification, or currently being enrolled in a BSN with clinical rotation, plus at least one year of direct patient care experience. You will work with the care team to document data and monitor patient needs.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a formal nursing assistant educational 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 the collection and documentation of patient/family data.
• Obtains and documents vital signs and notifies supervisor of abnormal findings.
• Provide high-quality, cost-effective patient care in collaboration 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 the RN for development and modification of the plan of care.
• Maintain accountability for self-development and contribute to others.
• Demonstrate commitment to team, flexibility, and customer service skills.
• Participate in achieving hospital/unit goals.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Customer service

Flexibility

Direct patient care experience

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Nursing Assistant program/certification

BSN in progress with clinical rotation

Job description

TCH Medical Center in Houston, TX, is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support the RN in delivering family-centered, compassionate patient care in a fast-paced setting.

The role requires completing a nursing assistant program or certification, or currently being enrolled in a BSN with clinical rotation, plus at least one year of direct patient care experience. You will work with the care team to document data and monitor patient needs.