Pediatric Patient Care Assistant | 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 setting under the direction of the Registered Nurse. You will perform routine and specialized patient care activities with a focus on family-centered, developmentally appropriate care.

Join a team dedicated to high-quality care and safety. You will document data, monitor vitals, collaborate with RNs, and contribute to care plans while maintaining professional communication and customer service.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED Required.
• Completion of a formal nursing assistant educational program or certification.
• 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 continuous monitors) and notifies RN of abnormal findings.
• Provide high-quality, cost-effective patient care in collaboration with the RN and the patient/family.
• Demonstrate ability to collaborate with multiple RNs to prioritize workload based on patient/family needs.
• Assist in identifying patient/family response to care provided.
• Provide input to the RN for plan of care development and modification.
• Maintain accountability for development of self and others.
• Demonstrate commitment to team, flexibility, interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.
• Participate in achieving hospital/unit goals.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Communication skills

Vital signs documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Nursing assistant certification/program

BSN in progress with clinical rotation

Job description

Texas Children's Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to work in a fast-paced setting under the direction of the Registered Nurse. You will perform routine and specialized patient care activities with a focus on family-centered, developmentally appropriate care.

Join a team dedicated to high-quality care and safety. You will document data, monitor vitals, collaborate with RNs, and contribute to care plans while maintaining professional communication and customer service.