Job Description

About Texas Children's Hospital

Since 1954, Texas Childrens has been leading the charge in patient care, education and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world. When you love what you do, it truly shows in the smiles of our patient families, employees and our numerous accolades such as being consistently ranked as the best childrens hospital in Texas, and among the top in the nation by U.S.News & World Report as well as recognition from Houston Business Journal as one of this citys Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years. Texas Childrens comprehensive health care network includes our primary hospital in the Texas Medical Center with expertise in over 40 pediatric subspecialties; the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI); the Feigin Center for pediatric research; Texas Childrens Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births; Texas Childrens Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; and Texas Childrens Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to childrens care for communities north of Houston. We have also created the nations first HMO for children, established the largest pediatric primary care network in the country and a global health program that is channeling care to children and women all over the world. Texas Childrens Hospital is also academically affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest, most diverse and successful pediatric programs in the nation. To join our community of 14,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities. You can also learn more about our amazing culture at infinitepassion.org. Texas Childrens is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

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 ADLs 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:

* High school diploma or GED required
* Completion of a formal nursing assistant educational program or certification required
* Currently enrolled in a BSN degree program with one clinical rotation completed at the time of hire
* One year of direct patient care experience