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 Nursing Assistant -- someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will provide general assistance to the assigned department by assisting the staff in patient related duties in an age-appropriate manner, transporting patients safely, providing general housekeeping, and running errands in a timely manner.

Think youve got what it takes?

Hours- Part Time Weekends- Saturday & Sunday, 7a-7p

Responsibilities :

* Performs patient care duties throughout assigned shift
* Assists in positioning/transferring patients as directed by the nurse, having the recovery bed and warm blankets available in a timely manner
* Performs physical environmental duties during assigned shift as designated by the nursing staff
* Returns x-rays, special equipment, and other supplies to the appropriate department/area in a timely manner and upon request by unit personnel
* Cleans and sets up beds and procedure rooms according to hospital policies and procedures
* Cleans supplies and equipment as needed and maintains equipment by reporting malfunctioning to the department manager in a timely manner

Qualifications:

* High school diploma or equivalent required
* 1 year hospital experience preferred
* Knowledge of basic nursing care and the ability to demonstrate age appropriate care of patients seen in the GIPS, work well with others, and follow directions from all staff members