Patient Care Assistant - Acute Care

Join Texas Children's Hospital as a Patient Care Assistant – Acute Care.

Location:

Austin, TX.

Employment Type:

Part‑time. Seniority Level: Internship. Job Function:
Health Care Provider.

We are searching for a Patient Care Assistant who works well in a fast‑paced hospital setting. In this position, you’ll perform a variety of routine and specialized patient care activities under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN). Care will incorporate Family Centered Care, be developmental and age‑appropriate, and cost‑effective.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.

• Assist with the collection and documentation of patient/family data.
• Provide high‑quality, cost‑effective patient care in collaboration with the RN and in conjunction with the patient/family.
• Assist in identifying patient/family response to care provided.
• Maintain accountability for personal development and participate in the development of others.
• Demonstrate commitment to teamwork, flexibility, professional interpersonal communication, and customer service skills.
• Participate in achieving hospital/unit goals.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• And at least one of the following:
  • Completion of a formal nursing assistant educational program or certification (e.g., Diploma, Course, Certificate, Associate Degree, etc. in a Certified Nurse Assistant, Medical Assistant, or similar clinical education program).
  • Currently enrolled in a BSN degree program with one clinical rotation completed at the time of hire.
  • One (1) year