About Texas Children's Hospital
Summary:
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 in a cost-effective manner and is developmental and age-appropriate for the patient population. Think you’ve got what it takes?
Responsibilities :
Assists with the collection and documentation of patient/family data
Provides general comfort measures and performs other miscellaneous ADL’s as assigned as evidenced by supervisory observation, verbal/written feedback
Provides high quality, cost effective patient care in collaboration with the RN and in conjunction with the patient/family
Assists in identifying patient/family response to care provided
Maintains accountability for development of self and participates in development of others
Demonstrates commitment to team, flexibility, professional interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills
Participates in hospital/unit performance improvement as evidenced by supervisory observation and verbal/written feedback
Qualifications:
Being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including any booster dose(s) of the COVID-19 vaccine recommended by the Centers for Disease Control when eligible, is required for all employees at Texas Children’s, unless approved for a medical or religious exemption
One of the following required addition to the high school diploma or GED
Completion of a formal nursing assistant educational program or certification (e.g. Diploma/Course/Certificate/Associates 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 the time of hire
One (1) year of direct patient care experience