Patient Care Assistant- Mother Baby

St. Josephs Medical Center • Houston, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Assistant is responsible for providing patient care related services and clerical support under the direction of a Licensed Practical Nurse and/or a Registered Nurse including but not limited to services relative to hygiene, nutrition, ambulation, elimination, safety, and supply and office maintenance.

Requirements

• Certification as a Nurse Assistant in the State of Texas or equivalent OR Current enrollment in a professional nursing education program (Applicant must provide a letter from the registrar at his/her school indicating current enrollment in good standing)
• Completion of BLS.
• Excellent communication skills to interact verbally with patients, visitors and staff.
• Ability to manage time and organize daily schedule to meet productivity standards.
• A positive, service attitude towards patients, team members and customers.
• Verbal ability to understand oral and written instructions related to job responsibilities.
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Flexibility, versatility, and reliability as a team player.
• Ability to remain calm in less than calm circumstances

Nice To Haves

• Recent hospital experience is preferred.
• Daily Hearing Screen test on infants
• Bilingual or Multilingual.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care related support including services relative to hygiene, nutrition, ambulation, elimination and safety as directed by a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse per established departmental guidelines and competencies.
• Documents appropriately into patient record charting based on skill level and follows established standards and guidelines of the Nursing Services department.
• Maintains appropriate supplies and equipment on the division and performs inventory and ordering as directed by the manager or designee.
• Answers call lights and responds to patient needs in timely manner.
• Successfully completes job duties within assigned shift; keeps RN and LPN informed of pertinent information or needs that may require follow-up, including pain management.
• Demonstrates unit-defined competencies as required.
• As assigned enter charges on the computer, answer the telephone and perform other clerical duties per established department practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed