Patient Care Specialist
3 weeks ago
At Houston Methodist, the Patient Care Assistant (PCA) role is a vital part of our interprofessional care team. As a PCA, you will be responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse. Your duties will include conducting hourly rounding to ensure patient needs are met, performing basic patient care activities of daily living (ADL's), and documenting patient care according to established policies and procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Provision of direct patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse
- Conducting hourly rounding to ensure patient needs are met
- Performing basic patient care activities of daily living (ADL's)
- Documentation of patient care according to established policies and procedures
Requirements
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Collaborates with the interprofessional care team to achieve desired patient outcomes
Responds positively to requests for assistance, promoting a positive work environment
Encourages open communication to achieve mutual understanding, providing clear and professional communication
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reports observations, conditions, and problems of patients to licensed personnel to achieve desired patient outcomes
Provides for the privacy of patients and families, keeping patient safety in mind
Conducts hourly rounding to ensure patient needs are met (four P's)
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Assists with patient and staffing needs, utilizing resources with cost effectiveness and value creation in mind
Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks
EDUCATION
High School diploma or equivalent education
WORK EXPERIENCE
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
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED
BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA)
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - State Licensure
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job
Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job
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
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