Patient Care Assistant-Mom/Baby

St. Josephs Medical Center • Houston, TX

2d

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 a Registered Nurse. Duties include assisting with hygiene, nutrition, ambulation, elimination, and safety, as well as maintaining supplies and office areas. The role is on the Mom/Baby unit and is scheduled full-time during the day from 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Requirements

• Certification as a Nurse Assistant in the State of Texas or equivalent, or current enrollment in a professional nursing education program with a letter from the registrar confirming current enrollment in good standing.
• 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 ability.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care support related to hygiene, nutrition, ambulation, elimination, and safety as directed by an LPN or RN and in accordance with departmental guidelines and competencies.
• Document appropriately in patient records based on 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 within the shift and keep the RN and LPN informed of relevant information or needs requiring follow-up, including pain management.
• Demonstrate unit-defined competencies.
• Enter charges on the computer, answer the telephone, and perform other clerical duties as assigned and according to department practices.
• Complete hearing screens for all infants.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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