Patient Care Assistant - Surgical/Ortho (FT, Days)

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

Job summary

TCH Medical Center in Houston, TX seeks a Patient Care Assistant to support routine and specialized patient care under RN supervision. You will collect data, document vitals, and work with the team to deliver cost-effective, family-centered care that supports developmental needs of patients.

You will be part of a collaborative team, ensuring high-quality care and timely communication. Respiratory fit testing is required for safety compliance.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• CNA program or certification or CN A-related credential.
• Diversity of CNA/MA clinical education credentials accepted.

Responsibilities

• Assist with collection and documentation of patient/family data.
• Obtain and document vital signs and report abnormal findings.
• Provide high-quality patient care in collaboration with RN and patient/family.
• Collaborate with multiple RNs to prioritize workload.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Vital signs monitoring

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA program or certification

BSN in progress with clinical rotation

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.