Patient Care Assistant - Night Shift

About Nexus Children’s Hospital – Dallas

At Nexus Children’s Hospital – Dallas, we specialize in bridging medical and behavioral care for children and adolescents recovering from complex medical challenges. Our patients often face brain injuries, developmental delays, psychiatric diagnoses, or co-occurring behavioral conditions—and our team is dedicated to helping them rebuild strength, stability, and confidence. We provide a supportive, structured environment that empowers each child to reach new milestones and transition successfully from hospital to home.

Position Summary

The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) provides direct, hands-on care and behavioral support to pediatric patients with medical and psychiatric needs. Working closely with licensed nurses and an interdisciplinary team, the PCA helps create a therapeutic environment that promotes safety, healing, and growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and supervision for pediatric patients, assisting with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, feeding, transfers, and grooming.
• Observe, monitor, and accurately document patients' behavior, affect, participation, and vital signs.
• Foster a safe, structured, and nurturing environment consistent with trauma-informed care practices.
• Support therapeutic and educational programming, recreational activities, and behavioral interventions.
• Assist in the implementation of individualized care and behavioral support plans under clinical direction.
• Respond to patient crises using approved de-escalation and intervention techniques to ensure safety.
• Collaborate closely with nurses, therapists, pediatricians, psychiatrists, and behavioral specialists to ensure integrated and compassionate care.

Licensure & Certifications

• De-escalation Training – required within 30 days of hire
• CPR / BLS Certification – required

Our Core Values: GOPTIC

At Nexus, GOPTIC is more than a slogan—it's the heart of how we care for children and families.

• Genuine – We act with honesty, integrity, and empathy in all interactions.
• Ownership – We take responsibility for our actions and celebrate our shared success.
• Positivity – We create a hopeful and encouraging environment for every child and family.
• Teamwork – We work together across disciplines to achieve the best outcomes.
• Innovation – We constantly seek better, more creative ways to support healing and growth.
• Compassion – We put our patients first, leading with kindness and understanding.

Before You Apply

• Have you worked with children or adolescents who have medical or psychiatric needs?
• Can you commit to 12-hour shifts?
• Are you flexible to work days, nights, or weekends?
• Are you passionate about helping young patients achieve recovery and independence?
• Do you live the GOPTIC values every day?