Pediatric Care Assistant - Fast-Paced, Team-Driven

Texas Children's Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston seeks a Patient Care Assistant to support nursing staff in a fast-paced pediatric setting. You will perform routine and specialized patient care activities under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, delivering care that is family-centered and developmentally appropriate.

The role emphasizes teamwork with RNs, accurate data collection, vital signs, and supporting plans of care.

Qualifications

• 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.

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, 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

Skills

Patient care experience

Team collaboration

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED Required

Nursing Assistant CNA certification

BSN degree program with one clinical rotation

One year of direct patient care experience

Job description

Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston seeks a Patient Care Assistant to support nursing staff in a fast-paced pediatric setting. You will perform routine and specialized patient care activities under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, delivering care that is family-centered and developmentally appropriate.

The role emphasizes teamwork with RNs, accurate data collection, vital signs, and supporting plans of care.