Patient Care Assistant- Mom/Baby

St. Josephs Medical Center • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Patient Care Assistant provides patient care-related services and clerical support under the direction of a Licensed Practical Nurse and/or Registered Nurse. Duties include supporting patient hygiene, nutrition, ambulation, elimination, and safety; documenting in patient records within the assistant’s skill level; responding to patient needs; and helping maintain unit supplies, equipment, and office operations. The position is full-time on the day shift, scheduled from 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and is in the Mom/Baby unit.

Requirements

• Certification as a Nurse Assistant in the State of Texas or equivalent, or current enrollment in a professional nursing education program in good standing; enrolled applicants must provide a letter from the school registrar.
• Completion of BLS.
• Excellent verbal communication skills for interacting with patients, visitors, and staff.
• Ability to manage time and organize a daily schedule to meet productivity standards.
• Positive, service-oriented attitude toward patients, team members, and customers.
• 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 challenging circumstances.

Nice To Haves

• Recent hospital experience.
• Bilingual or multilingual.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care support for hygiene, nutrition, ambulation, elimination, and safety as directed by a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse and in accordance with departmental guidelines and competencies.
• Document appropriately in patient records within the applicable skill level and follow Nursing Services standards and guidelines.
• Maintain unit supplies and equipment, and perform inventory and ordering as directed by the manager or designee.
• Answer call lights and respond to patient needs in a timely manner.
• Complete assigned duties during the shift and keep the RN and LPN informed of pertinent information or needs requiring follow-up, including pain management.
• Demonstrate unit-defined competencies as required.
• Enter charges on the computer, answer the telephone, and perform other clerical duties as assigned and in accordance with department practices.
• Complete hearing screens for all infants.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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