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Job 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.
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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
Company Profile
* 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
Full Time
$61k-76k (estimate)
04/27/2024
05/10/2024
texaschildrens.org
HOUSTON, TX
3,000 - 7,500
1954
NGO/NPO/NFP/Organization/Association
MARK WALLACE
$1B - $3B
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
Texas Children owns and operates a chain of hospitals that provides pediatric acute care services for children.
The following is the career advancement route for Patient Care Asst positions, which can be used as a reference in future career path planning. As a Patient Care Asst, it can be promoted into senior positions as a Head Nurse - CCU that are expected to handle more key tasks, people in this role will get a higher salary paid than an ordinary Patient Care Asst. You can explore the career advancement for a Patient Care Asst below and select your interested title to get hiring information.