Pediatric Patient Care Assistant

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-centered Nursing Assistant/Medical Assistant to support RN-led care and perform routine and specialized tasks to ensure a safe, efficient patient experience.

You will participate in family-centered, developmentally appropriate care and work closely with the health care team to update care plans while maintaining confidentiality and patient safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Formal nursing assistant/medical assistant program completed or BSN in progress with clinical rotation.
• One year of direct patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and document vital signs and inputs; report abnormal values to RN.
• Respond to monitor alarms and communicate results to RN.
• Provide basic hygiene, ADLs, and comfort measures.
• Collaborate with RNs to prioritize workload.
• Collect and label lab specimens and perform bedside testing with QC.
• Prepare patient rooms with age-appropriate supplies.
• Provide input on patient responses and update care plans.
• Transport medications following safety guidelines (excluding controlled substances).
• Perform unit-specific clerical tasks and operate EKG-monitor systems.
• Maintain patient and family confidentiality; communicate with health care team.
• Participate in required training and performance-improvement initiatives.
• Assist with delegated duties as assigned.

Skills

Vital signs documentation

Patient care

Communication with healthcare team

Education

Formal nursing assistant/medical assistant program

BSN in progress

1 year direct patient care experience

Job description

Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston seeks a patient-centered Nursing Assistant/Medical Assistant to support RN-led care and perform routine and specialized tasks to ensure a safe, efficient patient experience.

You will participate in family-centered, developmentally appropriate care and work closely with the health care team to update care plans while maintaining confidentiality and patient safety.