Patient Care Asst
About The Position
The Patient Care Assistant works in The Woodland's PACU in a fast-paced setting. Under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), the assistant performs routine and specialized patient care activities as assigned. Care is delivered cost-effectively, incorporates Family Centered Care, and is developmentally and age-appropriate for the patient population. Successful candidates must undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards. Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands is a free-standing pediatric hospital serving children and adolescents across more than 25 specialty care areas. Its facilities include an emergency center, outpatient and radiology rooms, operating rooms, acute care beds, and a pediatric intensive care unit.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- In addition to a high school diploma or GED, either completion of a formal nursing assistant educational program or certification (such as Certified Nurse Assistant, Medical Assistant, or a similar clinical education program), or current enrollment in a BSN degree program with one clinical rotation completed at hire.
- One year of direct patient care experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist with collecting and documenting patient and family data.
- Obtain and document vital signs without continuous physiologic monitors, and notify a professional of abnormal findings.
- Provide high-quality, cost-effective patient care in collaboration with the RN and patient/family.
- Collaborate professionally with multiple RNs and prioritize workload according to patient and family needs.
- Assist in identifying patient and family responses to care.
- Provide input to the RN on development and ongoing modification of the plan of care.
- Remain accountable for personal development and participate in the development of others.
- Demonstrate commitment to the team, flexibility, professional interpersonal skills, communication skills, and customer service skills.
- Participate in achieving hospital and unit goals.
- Complete respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
