Patient Care Assistant II - Ben Taub - 6A MedNur - PT/Day

Harris Health System; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Houston is seeking a Patient Care Assistant II who will be responsible for assisting with patient care activities. This role involves collaboration with nursing staff to ensure that patients receive high-quality care. The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma or GED, relevant certifications, and at least two years of related clinical experience.

Qualifications

• Certified Nurse Assistant or Certified Medical Assistant certification required.
• Two years related clinical experience.
• Basic Life Support certification from an AHA approved program.

Responsibilities

• Support patient care activities under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Perform patient care activities while adhering to safety measures.
• Work closely with charge nurse and staff nurses.

Skills

Medical Terms

Communication

Organizational Skills

Typing

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

MS Word

Personal Computer

Job description

Job Summary

The Patient Care Assistant II (PCA II) is accountable for supporting patient care activities, under the supervision of a registered nurse, on inpatient nursing units. The PCA II works closely with the charge nurse and staff nurses to assure patient care needs are met. The PCA II performs patient care activities, as delegated, and adheres to patient safety measures. The PCA II is proficient in the performance of basic patient care activities, medical terminology, communication, organizational, and computer skills. The PCA II demonstrates and role models personal and professional effectiveness.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:
High School diploma or or GED plus technical skills/training appropriate to the specialty area.

Licenses & Certifications:
- Certified Nurse Assistant or Certified Medical Assistant; Nursing students actively attending an accredited nursing program are exempt of certification requirement provided a satisfactory completion of first clinical/foundations course.
- Basic Life Support from a hospital-based American Heart Association (AHA) approved program.
- Aggression Management certification within 90 days of hire
- EKG, and/or Phlebotomy competency validation required, as applicable to specialty area within 6 months of hire.
- Other certificates as required by unit/service/clinic.

Work Experience: Two (2) years related clinical experience (experience in nursing program clinical rotations is applicable)

Communication Skills: Above Average Verbal Communication (Heavy Public Contact)

Proficiencies: Personal Computer, MS Word, Typing

Job Attributes

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Medical Terms

Work Schedule: Weekends, Holidays, Flexible