Job Summary
The Patient Care Assistant is responsible for carrying out both routine and specific patient care tasks under the guidance of a Registered Nurse. This role is vital in ensuring quality patient care and supporting the overall healthcare team in delivering family-centered services.
Responsibilities
- Collect and document patient data and vital signs.
- Assist in patient care activities as directed by the Registered Nurse.
- Collaborate effectively with the healthcare team to enhance patient care.
- Support family-centered care initiatives.
Qualifications
- A high school diploma or GED is required.
- Possession of a formal nursing assistant certification or a minimum of one year of direct patient care experience.
- Enrollment in a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program with at least one clinical rotation completed is also acceptable.
Texas Children's Hospital provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
