What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Assistant - Acute Care position at Texas Children's Hospital and Careers?
We are searching for a Patient Care Assistant (Acute Care) — someone to 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.
*We have multiple shifts open - full time days, full time nights, and part time nights *
Think you’ve got what it takes?
- Knowledge of nursing care
- Ability to perform tasks for numerous patients, communicate effectively, utilize monitoring equipment and basic patient care equipment
- Ok with every other weekend commitment
Minimum Qualifications
- H.S. Diploma or GED
One of the following:
Completion of a formal nursing assistant educational program or certification (Diploma/Course/Certificate/associate’s degree/Etc. completed in a Certified Nurse Assistant, Medical Assistant, or similar clinical education program) OR
Currently enrolled in a BSN degree program with one clinical rotation completed at the time of hire OR
One (1) year of direct patient care experience
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Demonstrates ability to collaborate with multiple RNs in a professional manner to prioritize workload based on patient/family needs as evidenced by supervisory observation and verbal/written feedback
- Acts as a resource to new employees and other members of the team to ensure the delivery of quality patient care as evidenced by supervisory observation and verbal/written feedback
- Provides input to the RN for the development and ongoing modification of the plan of care, as evidenced by supervisory observation, verbal/written feedback, and review of the pan of care
- Demonstrates positive and effective interpersonal skills when dealing with patients/families, visitors, peers and other health care team members as evidenced by supervisory observation and verbal/written feedback
- Demonstrates the ability to problem solve, identify appropriate resources, adapt to ongoing changes and handle conflict management with a professional and supportive attitude
- Maintains confidentiality concerning patients/family issues as evidenced by supervisory observation and verbal/written feedback
As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards