Pediatric Patient 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 is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to work in a fast-paced environment under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role delivers family-centered, cost-effective patient care tailored to pediatric patients and their families.

Key duties include data collection, vital signs, and collaboration with RNs to prioritize care. A CNA or nursing assistant program completion is required, with at least one clinical rotation and one year of direct patient care experience.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a formal nursing assistant educational program or CNA certification.
• Currently enrolled in a BSN degree 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.
• Obtain and document vital signs and notify 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.
• Contribute to development and modification of the plan of care with RN input.
• Maintain accountability for personal development and support others.
• Demonstrate teamwork, flexibility, communication, and customer service skills.
• Participate in achieving hospital/unit goals.

Education

Nursing assistant program or CNA certification

BSN program with one clinical rotation

One year direct patient care experience

Job description

Texas Children’s Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to work in a fast-paced environment under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role delivers family-centered, cost-effective patient care tailored to pediatric patients and their families.

Key duties include data collection, vital signs, and collaboration with RNs to prioritize care. A CNA or nursing assistant program completion is required, with at least one clinical rotation and one year of direct patient care experience.