Patient Care Assistant (PCA) - Cardio Heart Failure - Nights
Company: Houston Methodist Hospital
Location: Bellaire
Posted on: May 3, 2024
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Job Description:
JOB SUMMARYAt 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 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 and 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 (ADL's) 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.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIESJob responsibilities labeled EF capture
those duties that are essential functions of the job.PEOPLE -
25%
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTSo High School diploma or equivalent education
(examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency,
partial or full completion of post-secondary education,
etc.)EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTSo Must complete one of the following:o
PCA externshipo PCA internal internshipo Six months of direct
patient care experienceo Enrolled in a school of nursing program
with a completed first clinical rotation
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS REQUIREDo American Heart
Association Basic Life Support (BLS)o For Skilled Nursing
Facility(SNF)/Rehab departments only - Certified Nursing Assistant
(CNA)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIREDo Demonstrates the skills
and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job,
determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and
performance evaluationso 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 securityo
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
principleso Performs basic patient care activities of daily living
(ADL's) within unit specific defined limits and job scope, such as
assistance with patient elimination, hygiene, comfort, safety,
nutrition, and progress activity -SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTSWork
Attire Yes/NoUniform NoScrubs YesBusiness professional NoOther
(dept approved) Yes -On-Call* No*Note that employees may be
required to be on-call during emergencies (i.e., Disaster, Severe
Weather Event, etc.) regardless of selection above -Travel**May
require travel within NoHouston Metropolitan area -May require
travel outside Noof Houston Metropolitan area**Travel
specifications may vary by department. -Please note any other
special considerations to this job:
__________________________Company Profile:Houston Methodist
Hospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1
hospital in Texas (two-way tie) and one of America's "Best
Hospitals." As a full-service, acute-care hospital located in the
Texas Medical Center and the flagship hospital of Houston
Methodist, it has evolved into one of the nation's largest
nonprofit teaching hospitals and a leader in innovative medical
research with a comprehensive residency program. Two of Houston
Methodist's primary academic affiliates are among the nation's
leading health care organizations: Weill Cornell Medicine and New
York-Presbyterian Hospital. Houston Methodist also has affiliations
with Texas A&M University and the University of Houston. With
948 operating beds, 85 operating rooms and more than 8,400
employees, Houston Methodist Hospital offers unparalleled care for
thousands of patients from around the world.Houston Methodist is an
equal opportunity employer inclusive of women, minorities, disabled
persons and veterans.Equal Employment OpportunityHouston Methodist
is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Equal employment opportunity is a
sound and just concept to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound.
Houston Methodist will not engage in discrimination against or
harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with
Houston Methodist on the basis of race, color, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age,
disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics
protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor - priority referral
Protected Veterans requested.
Keywords: Houston Methodist Hospital, Baytown , Patient Care Assistant (PCA) - Cardio Heart Failure - Nights, Other , Bellaire, Texas
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