Patient Care Assistant; PCA PRN, Varied Shifts

Patient Care Assistant (PCA) - Multiple Openings (PRN, Varied Shifts Available)

Join to apply for the Patient Care Assistant (PCA) - Multiple Openings (PRN, Varied Shifts Available) role at Houston Methodist.

We are currently hiring for multiple positions in this role! We have PRN opportunities available across various shifts, including day shift 7am – 7pm and night shift 7pm – 7am. By applying to this requisition, you will be considered for current and future openings that match your skills and availability. Candidates having qualifications that exceed the minimum job requirements will receive consideration for higher‑level roles given their experience, additional job requirements, and/or business needs.

Depending on education, experience, and skill level, a variety of job opportunities might be available, including PCA, Unit Admin Assistant, and PCA Specialist. If you’re looking for a rewarding opportunity with flexibility and a great company culture, we encourage you to apply today!

At Houston Methodist, the Patient Care Assistant (PCA) position is responsible for functioning as novice to competent and demonstrates basic knowledge and skills necessary to communicate appropriately and carry out delegated nursing assistant level tasks for an assigned age‑specific, diverse patient population, assisting in the delivery of patient care and services under the supervision of a licensed nurse. This position conducts hourly rounding to ensure patient needs are met, records data established by policy and procedure, and reports observations and patient problems to the licensed nurse.

The PCA position performs 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, and practices Patient and Family Centered Care in concert with Houston Methodist ICARE values.

Non‑exempt

• High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post‑secondary education, etc.)

• Must complete one of the following:
  • PCA externship
  • PCA internal internship
  • Six months of direct patient care experience
  • Enrolled in a school of nursing program with a completed first clinical rotation

• BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association

• 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
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co‑workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
• Performs 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

• Promotes a positive work environment with the interprofessional care team. Participates in teamwork by responding positively to requests for assistance. Works well with others to make contributions to the work effort as a whole and facilitates problem resolution.
• Interacts with peers, staff, and physicians in a supportive and respectful manner. Encourages open communication to achieve mutual understanding. Communication to promote both work efforts and problem resolution is clear and professional. Collaborates with all members of the interprofessional team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information in a clear and timely manner.
• Provides contributions towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e., peer‑to‑peer accountability.

• Follows the patient and…