Patient Care Assistant (PCA) - Multiple Openings

About the role

We are currently hiring for multiple positions at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital. Full-time and part-time opportunities are available across various shifts, including day shift (7am – 7pm) and night shift (7pm – 7am).

Responsibilities

• Function as a novice to competent PCA, demonstrating basic knowledge and skills necessary to communicate appropriately and carry out delegated nursing assistant level tasks.
• Assist in the delivery of patient care and services under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Conduct hourly rounding to ensure patient needs are met and record data established by policy and procedure.
• Report observations and patient problems to the licensed nurse.
• Perform basic patient care activities of daily living (ADLs) within unit-specific defined limits and job scope, such as assistance with patient elimination, hygiene, comfort, safety, nutrition, and progress activity.
• Practice Patient and Family Centered Care in concert with Houston Methodist ICARE values.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent education.
• Must complete one of the following: PCA externship, PCA internal internship, or six months of direct patient care experience.
• Enrolled in a school of nursing program with a completed first clinical rotation.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations.
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security.
• Effective communication with patients, physicians, family members, and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles.
• Ability to assist with maintaining, cleaning, and stocking of equipment and supplies as established on assigned unit.
• Organizes the workflow, problem-solves basic and routine matters, and manages multiple ongoing priorities, seeking guidance and assistance from preceptor, licensed nurse, or management.
• Contributes towards improving department scores for patient satisfaction through peer-to-peer accountability.

Benefits

Depending on education, experience, and skill level, a variety of job opportunities might be available, including PCA, Unit Admin Assistant, PCA Specialist.

Pay

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

Schedule

Full-time and part-time opportunities are available across various shifts, including day shift (7am – 7pm) and night shift (7pm – 7am).