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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 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.

Requirements:

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

* 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.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

* Follows the patient and family-centered care standards and provides direct patient care under the direction of a registered nurse. Documents, where applicable, care administered, diagnostic measurements, treatments and procedures in accordance with established policies and procedures. Responds to the call light system, contacting nursing personnel as appropriate, and follows through with meeting patient needs.
* Assists with maintaining, cleaning, and stocking of equipment and supplies as established on assigned unit. May serve as an in-house courier which may include retrieving blood, hand delivering labs, tele boxes, etc. 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, i.e., bedside shift handoff/report.

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 the safety of the patient in mind.
* Provides appropriate hand-off at change of shift at patient bedside to communicate and collaborate, promoting patient-centered care.
* Conducts hourly rounding to ensure patient needs are met (four P's). Reports near misses and collaborates with the interprofessional health care team to improve patient safety.
* Contributes towards improving quality and safety scores, through peer-to-peer accountability. Supports initiatives to prevent conditions such as pressure injuries, patient falls, and hospital-acquired infections.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

* Assists with patient and staffing needs (floats) across the service line or hospital as competencies allow. Utilizes time between heavy workloads efficiently.
* Utilizes resources with cost effectiveness and value creation in mind. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime, assisting coworkers as needed.

GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

* Offers innovative solutions in performance improvement projects and shared governance activities.
* Seeks opportunities to identify self-development needs on knowledge base, skill level and decision-making, as necessary, especially in areas of question, from preceptor and assigned licensed personnel and takes appropriate action. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an on-going basis.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION

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

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 or Instructor (AHA)

KNOWLEDGE, 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
* 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 (ADL's) within unit specific defined limits and job scope, such as assistance with patient elimination, hygiene, comfort, safety, nutrition, and progress activity

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

* Uniform No
* Scrubs Yes
* Business professional No
* Other (department approved) Yes

ON-CALL*

* Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
* On Call* No

TRAVEL

Travel specifications may vary by department

* May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
* May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No

Company Profile:

Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital opened in June 2017 as the eighth hospital in the Houston Methodist system. This 267-bed, 725,000-square-foot, full-service, acute-care hospital offers many of the same services as our flagship hospital in the Texas Medical Center. Also, on the beautiful hospital campus, located at the intersection of Interstate 45 and Texas State Highway 242, are two medical office buildings, which include a Breast Care Center; Cancer Center; infusion center; heart and vascular services; neurology; orthopedics and sports medicine; rehabilitation services; wellness services; an outpatient laboratory; and several other multispecialty physician practices. In January 2022, Houston Methodist The Woodlands opened Healing Tower - a $250 million expansion project that added 106 beds, focused on medical-surgical and women's services, and provided nine operating rooms. The project also included the expansion of the endoscopy center, emergency department and diagnostic imaging department with an enhanced neurodiagnostic and interventional center.

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

**Description**
**Introduction**
Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Patient Care Technician today with HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball.
**Benefits**
HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
+ Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
+ Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
+ Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
+ 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
+ Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
+ Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
+ Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
+ Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
+ Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
+ Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
+ Colleague recognition program
+ Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
+ Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
Learn more about Employee Benefits ( Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._**
Come join our team as a(an) Patient Care Technician. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated $13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today!
**Job Summary and Qualifications**
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) delivers high quality, patient-centered care by performing a variety of delegated basic patient care services related to common nursing functions and activities of daily living. Under the supervision of the registered nurse (RN), the PCT assists the nursing staff in providing patient care in accordance with the PCT's skills/training and the needs of the Department, and consistently assists the patient care team with maintaining a clean, well-organized, and safe patient care environment. The PCT complies with all hospital policies/procedures and observes the State Board of Nursing rules for unlicensed personnel.
**What you will do in this role:**
+ Participates in the implementation of nursing care plans by performing direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of the licensed nurse.
+ Obtains and records initial and ongoing patient information throughout the cycle of care, including admissions data, vital signs, height and weight, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, intake and output, calorie counts, and other patient information as outlined by policy.
+ Assists with mobility by regular turning and positioning, dangling, and ambulating patients. Assists with use of walkers, crutches, canes, and wheelchairs. Transfers patients to and from other units, departments, or entities. Assists with discharges. Demonstrates proper body mechanics.
+ Obtains or assists in the collection of specimens for diagnostic or waived tests. Ensures accuracy of all labels and timely transfer of specimen.
+ Assists patients with activities of daily living to include eating and drinking, bathing, shaving, oral care, grooming, and elimination. Changes bed linens as needed.
+ Serves as Monitor/Telemetry Tech for the unit as needed.
+ Engages in evidence-based best practices that enhance the patient experience, including SAFETY rounding, communication fundamentals/AIDET, Teach-Back, Narrating Care, etc.
**What qualifications you will need:**
+ Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball ( has provided quality healthcare to Tomball, Magnolia and Northwest Houston communities since 1948. Fully accredited by The Joint Commission, our **350+ bed hospital is on a 150-acre campus** that features designated specialty centers: The Orthopedic Center, The Women's Center, the Heart and Vascular Center and the Texas Sports Medicine Center _._ Our services include a **Level III Trauma Center** , advanced robotic surgery program with 24/7 service, Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, comprehensive Women's Services and Labor & Delivery unit with **Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)** , orthopedic care including joint replacement, and much more. We are committed to providing quality healthcare while making a difference in our patients' lives. Through exceptional technology and specialized medical staff, area residents receive a full range of medical services, close to home. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centered care you need close to home.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Patient Care Technician opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. **Unlock the possibilities and apply today!**
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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 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.
**PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
+ 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.
**SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
+ Follows the patient and family-centered care standards and provides direct patient care under the direction of a registered nurse. Documents, where applicable, care administered, diagnostic measurements, treatments and procedures in accordance with established policies and procedures. Responds to the call light system, contacting nursing personnel as appropriate, and follows through with meeting patient needs.
+ Assists with maintaining, cleaning, and stocking of equipment and supplies as established on assigned unit. May serve as an in-house courier which may include retrieving blood, hand delivering labs, tele boxes, etc. 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, i.e., bedside shift handoff/report.
**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 the safety of the patient in mind.
+ Provides appropriate hand-off at change of shift at patient bedside to communicate and collaborate, promoting patient-centered care.
+ Conducts hourly rounding to ensure patient needs are met (four P's). Reports near misses and collaborates with the interprofessional health care team to improve patient safety.
+ Contributes towards improving quality and safety scores, through peer-to-peer accountability. Supports initiatives to prevent conditions such as pressure injuries, patient falls, and hospital-acquired infections.
**FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
+ Assists with patient and staffing needs (floats) across the service line or hospital as competencies allow. Utilizes time between heavy workloads efficiently.
+ Utilizes resources with cost effectiveness and value creation in mind. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime, assisting coworkers as needed.
**GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
+ Offers innovative solutions in performance improvement projects and shared governance activities.
+ Seeks opportunities to identify self-development needs on knowledge base, skill level and decision-making, as necessary, especially in areas of question, from preceptor and assigned licensed personnel and takes appropriate action. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an on-going basis.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
**EDUCATION**
+ High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
**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 or Instructor (AHA)
**KNOWLEDGE, 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
+ 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 (ADL's) within unit specific defined limits and job scope, such as assistance with patient elimination, hygiene, comfort, safety, nutrition, and progress activity
**SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS**
**WORK ATTIRE**
+ Uniform No
+ Scrubs Yes
+ Business professional No
+ Other (department approved) Yes
**ON-CALL***
_*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below._
+ On Call* No
**TRAVEL***
_**Travel specifications may vary by department**_
+ May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
+ May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
**Company Profile:**
Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital opened in June 2017 as the eighth hospital in the Houston Methodist system. This 267-bed, 725,000-square-foot, full-service, acute-care hospital offers many of the same services as our flagship hospital in the Texas Medical Center. Also, on the beautiful hospital campus, located at the intersection of Interstate 45 and Texas State Highway 242, are two medical office buildings, which include a Breast Care Center; Cancer Center; infusion center; heart and vascular services; neurology; orthopedics and sports medicine; rehabilitation services; wellness services; an outpatient laboratory; and several other multispecialty physician practices. In January 2022, Houston Methodist The Woodlands opened Healing Tower - a $250 million expansion project that added 106 beds, focused on medical-surgical and women's services, and provided nine operating rooms. The project also included the expansion of the endoscopy center, emergency department and diagnostic imaging department with an enhanced neurodiagnostic and interventional center.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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 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.
**PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
+ 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.
+ Conducts self in a manner that is congruent with cultural diversity, equity, and inclusion principles. Provides contributions towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e., peer-to-peer accountability.
**SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
+ Follows the patient and family-centered care standards and provides direct patient care under the direction of a registered nurse. Documents, where applicable, care administered, diagnostic measurements, treatments, and procedures in accordance with established policies and procedures and cultural diversity and inclusion principles. Responds to the call light system, contacting nursing personnel as appropriate, and follows through with meeting patient needs.
+ Assists with maintaining, cleaning, and stocking of equipment and supplies as established on assigned unit. May serve as an in-house courier which may include retrieving blood, hand delivering labs, tele boxes, etc. 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, i.e., bedside shift handoff/report.
**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 the safety of the patient in mind.
+ Provides appropriate hand-off at change of shift at patient bedside to communicate and collaborate, promoting patient-centered care.
+ Conducts hourly rounding to ensure patient needs are met (four P's). Reports near misses and collaborates with the interprofessional health care team to improve patient safety.
+ Contributes towards improving quality and safety scores, through peer-to-peer accountability. Supports initiatives to prevent conditions such as pressure injuries, patient falls, and hospital-acquired infections.
**FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
+ Assists with patient and staffing needs (floats) across the service line or hospital as competencies allow. Utilizes time between heavy workloads efficiently.
+ Utilizes resources with cost effectiveness and value creation in mind. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime, assisting coworkers as needed.
**GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
+ Offers innovative solutions in performance improvement projects and shared governance activities.
+ Seeks opportunities to identify self-development needs on knowledge base, skill level and decision-making, as necessary, especially in areas of question, from preceptor and assigned licensed personnel and takes appropriate action. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an on-going basis.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
**EDUCATION**
+ High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
**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) **AND**
+ CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - State Licensure -- For Skilled Nursing Facility(SNF)/Rehab departments only
**KNOWLEDGE, 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
+ 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 (ADL's) within unit specific defined limits and job scope, such as assistance with patient elimination, hygiene, comfort, safety, nutrition, and progress activity
**SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS**
**WORK ATTIRE**
+ Uniform No
+ Scrubs Yes
+ Business professional No
+ Other (department approved) Yes
**ON-CALL***
_*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below._
+ On Call* No
**TRAVEL***
_**Travel specifications may vary by department**_
+ May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
+ May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
**Company Profile:**
Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital opened in June 2017 as the eighth hospital in the Houston Methodist system. This 267-bed, 725,000-square-foot, full-service, acute-care hospital offers many of the same services as our flagship hospital in the Texas Medical Center. Also, on the beautiful hospital campus, located at the intersection of Interstate 45 and Texas State Highway 242, are two medical office buildings, which include a Breast Care Center; Cancer Center; infusion center; heart and vascular services; neurology; orthopedics and sports medicine; rehabilitation services; wellness services; an outpatient laboratory; and several other multispecialty physician practices. In January 2022, Houston Methodist The Woodlands opened Healing Tower - a $250 million expansion project that added 106 beds, focused on medical-surgical and women's services, and provided nine operating rooms. The project also included the expansion of the endoscopy center, emergency department and diagnostic imaging department with an enhanced neurodiagnostic and interventional center.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

**Description**
**Introduction**
Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Patient Care Technician you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.
**Benefits**
HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
+ Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
+ Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
+ Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
+ 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
+ Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
+ Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
+ Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
+ Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
+ Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
+ Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
+ Colleague recognition program
+ Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
+ Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
Learn more about Employee Benefits ( Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._**
Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Patient Care Technician where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!
**Job Summary and Qualifications**
As a Patient Care Technician you will be a crucial member of our collaborative nursing care team, delivering hands-on care and helping create a safe, welcoming environment for patients. Your support brings comfort, dignity, and connection to those who need it most - and helps make our mission to improve lives a reality for patients every day.
**Your responsibilities will include:**
+ Assisting with patient preparation, mobility, transfers, and comfort to support smooth procedures and recovery
+ Providing non-medicated care like dressing changes, skin protection, and use of supportive devices
+ Keeping patient areas, operating rooms, and common spaces clean, organized, and stocked to maintain safety and efficiency
+ Managing supplies, equipment, and environmental logs to keep the team ready and protect patients through infection control
+ Communicating kindly with patients, families, and the care team while promoting safety and quality efforts
**What qualifications you will need:**
+ Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
No Travel Required
No experience Required Years of Experience
At HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe ( , superior healthcare meets the comfort and convenience of a comprehensive hospital, close to home, in Conroe, Texas. We have been providing high-quality healthcare to the Montgomery County region for more than 80 years. During that time we have grown to become a **full-service 330+ bed medical center and a tertiary referral center** - all while remaining true to our mission of providing care, above all else. As a regional, tertiary referral center, other hospitals rely on us when higher levels of acute care are necessary. HCA Houston Conroe was **the first hospital in Montgomery County to achieve the designation of a Level II Trauma Center** . We are also a _Certified Primary Stroke Center, an Accredited Chest Pain Center, and a designated Level III Neonatal ICU_ in order to treat for the most vulnerable patients of all ages. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centered care you need close to home.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Patient Care Technician opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. **Unlock the possibilities and apply today!**
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

**Description**
**Introduction**
Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Patient Care Technician with HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!
**Benefits**
HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
+ Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
+ Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
+ Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
+ 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
+ Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
+ Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
+ Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
+ Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
+ Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
+ Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
+ Colleague recognition program
+ Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
+ Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
Learn more about Employee Benefits ( Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._**
Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues? Join the HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe family! We will give you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are looking for an enthusiastic Patient Care Technician to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential!
**Job Summary and Qualifications**
As a Patient Care Technician you will be a crucial member of our collaborative nursing care team, delivering hands-on care and helping create a safe, welcoming environment for patients. Your support brings comfort, dignity, and connection to those who need it most - and helps make our mission to improve lives a reality for patients every day.
**Your responsibilities will include:**
+ Assisting with patient preparation, mobility, transfers, and comfort to support smooth procedures and recovery
+ Providing non-medicated care like dressing changes, skin protection, and use of supportive devices
+ Keeping patient areas, operating rooms, and common spaces clean, organized, and stocked to maintain safety and efficiency
+ Managing supplies, equipment, and environmental logs to keep the team ready and protect patients through infection control
+ Communicating kindly with patients, families, and the care team while promoting safety and quality efforts
**What qualifications you will need:**
+ Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
At HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe ( , superior healthcare meets the comfort and convenience of a comprehensive hospital, close to home, in Conroe, Texas. We have been providing high-quality healthcare to the Montgomery County region for more than 80 years. During that time we have grown to become a **full-service 330+ bed medical center and a tertiary referral center** - all while remaining true to our mission of providing care, above all else. As a regional, tertiary referral center, other hospitals rely on us when higher levels of acute care are necessary. HCA Houston Conroe was **the first hospital in Montgomery County to achieve the designation of a Level II Trauma Center** . We are also a _Certified Primary Stroke Center, an Accredited Chest Pain Center, and a designated Level III Neonatal ICU_ in order to treat for the most vulnerable patients of all ages. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centered care you need close to home.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Patient Care Technician opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

**Description**
**Introduction**
Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Patient Care Technician with HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!
**Benefits**
HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
+ Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
+ Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
+ Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
+ 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
+ Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
+ Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
+ Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
+ Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
+ Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
+ Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
+ Colleague recognition program
+ Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
+ Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
Learn more about Employee Benefits ( Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._**
Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues? Join the HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe family! We will give you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are looking for an enthusiastic Patient Care Technician to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential!
**Job Summary and Qualifications**
As a Patient Care Technician you will be a crucial member of our collaborative nursing care team, delivering hands-on care and helping create a safe, welcoming environment for patients. Your support brings comfort, dignity, and connection to those who need it most - and helps make our mission to improve lives a reality for patients every day.
**Your responsibilities will include:**
+ Assisting with patient preparation, mobility, transfers, and comfort to support smooth procedures and recovery
+ Providing non-medicated care like dressing changes, skin protection, and use of supportive devices
+ Keeping patient areas, operating rooms, and common spaces clean, organized, and stocked to maintain safety and efficiency
+ Managing supplies, equipment, and environmental logs to keep the team ready and protect patients through infection control
+ Communicating kindly with patients, families, and the care team while promoting safety and quality efforts
**What qualifications you will need:**
+ Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
At HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe ( , superior healthcare meets the comfort and convenience of a comprehensive hospital, close to home, in Conroe, Texas. We have been providing high-quality healthcare to the Montgomery County region for more than 80 years. During that time we have grown to become a **full-service 330+ bed medical center and a tertiary referral center** - all while remaining true to our mission of providing care, above all else. As a regional, tertiary referral center, other hospitals rely on us when higher levels of acute care are necessary. HCA Houston Conroe was **the first hospital in Montgomery County to achieve the designation of a Level II Trauma Center** . We are also a _Certified Primary Stroke Center, an Accredited Chest Pain Center, and a designated Level III Neonatal ICU_ in order to treat for the most vulnerable patients of all ages. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centered care you need close to home.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Patient Care Technician opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

**Overview**
**Are you ready to lead compassionate care that truly makes a difference?**
Do you thrive in a leadership role where clinical excellence meets heart? If so, you could be the next Hospice Patient Care Manager on our team.
At Gentiva Hospice, we believe every day is an opportunity to make care more personal and life more comfortable. As a Patient Care Manager, you'll play a vital leadership role in guiding our hospice team, overseeing patient care, and ensuring we deliver the highest quality support with dignity, grace, and compassion.
**As a Hospice Patient Care Manager, You Will:**
* Report directly to the Executive Director, Administrator, or Senior Patient Care Manager
* Oversee and direct patient care services to ensure the delivery of high-quality hospice care
* Manage visit scheduling, including reassigned, missed, declined, or rescheduled visits-making decisions based on clinical judgment and priority
* Triage incoming phone referrals and medical concerns in a timely, compassionate, and professional manner
* Lead or facilitate Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) meetings, including presenting patient updates, reviewing charts, coordinating care plans, and documenting minutes
* Serve as a mentor, trainer, and clinical support to associates, supporting development, performance, and compliance
* Ensure all care delivery meets federal, state, and local regulatory standards, as well as company policies and procedures
* Support performance improvement initiatives, quality assessments, and operational efficiencies within your location
**About You**
**Qualifications - What You'll Bring:**
* Current RN license in the state of employment
* Graduate of an accredited nursing program
* Minimum of 3 years of direct patient care experience, including 2 years in a hospice or home-based care setting
* Demonstrated ability to apply hospice principles, industry standards, and regulatory compliance (Medicare, Medicaid, JCAHO, ACHC)
* Knowledge and compassion for terminally ill patients and their families
* Ability to lead a diverse care team while adapting to the emotional and clinical needs of patients from various backgrounds
* Strong interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills
* Competency in clinical documentation and technology systems
**Preferred Qualifications (Not Required):**
* Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
* Previous leadership, team management, or supervisory experience in hospice or home health
* Familiarity with EMR systems and telehealth platforms
* Certification in Hospice and Palliative Nursing (CHPN)
**We Offer**
**Why Join Us?**
We are a national leader in home-based care with more than 430 locations across 36 states. At Gentiva Hospice, we provide more than just care-we build trusting relationships with our patients and teammates.
**Benefits for All Hospice Associates (Full-Time & Per Diem):**
* Competitive Pay
* 401(k) with Company Match
* Career Advancement Opportunities
* National & Local Recognition Programs
* Teammate Assistance Fund
**Additional Full-Time Benefits:**
* Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
* Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program
* Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays
* Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care)
* Education Support & Tuition Assistance (ASN to BSN, BSN to MSN)
* Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
* Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
* Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC)
**Ready to Join a Team That Cares?**
Apply today and help us lead the way in delivering hospice care that truly matters.
**Legalese**
+ This is a safety-sensitive position
+ Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
+ Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements
+ We are proud to be an EEO employer
+ We maintain a drug-free workplace
_Keywords: patient care manager RN, hospice RN supervisor, hospice leadership, registered nurse manager, hospice nurse jobs, nurse leader, hospice case management, home health manager, end-of-life care leadership_
ReqID: 2025-126334
Category: Single Site Ops and Clinical Leadership
Position Type: Full-Time
Company: Gentiva Hospice

Overview

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 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.

Houston Methodist Standard

PATIENT AGE GROUP(S) AND POPULATION(S) SERVED
Refer to departmental "Scope of Service" and "Provision of Care" plans, as applicable, for description of primary age groups and populations served by this job for the respective HM entity.

HOUSTON METHODIST EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONS

• Provide personalized care and service by consistently demonstrating our I CARE values:
  • INTEGRITY: We are honest and ethical in all we say and do.
  • COMPASSION: We embrace the whole person including emotional, ethical, physical, and spiritual needs.
  • ACCOUNTABILITY: We hold ourselves accountable for all our actions.
  • RESPECT: We treat every individual as a person of worth, dignity, and value.
  • EXCELLENCE: We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate.

• Practices the Caring and Serving Model

• Delivers personalized service using HM Service Standards

• Provides for exceptional patient/customer experiences by following our Standards of Practice of always using Positive Language (AIDET, Managing Up, Key Words)

• Intentionally collaborates with other healthcare professionals involved in patients/customers or employees' experiential journeys to ensure strong communication, ease of access to information, and a seamless experience

• Involves patients (customers) in shift/handoff reports by enabling their participation in their plan of care as applicable to the given job

• Actively supports the organization's vision, fulfills the mission and abides by the I CARE values

Responsibilities

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 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.

• Conducts self in a manner that is congruent with cultural diversity, equity, and inclusion principles. Provides contributions towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e., peer-to-peer accountability.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Follows the patient and family-centered care standards and provides direct patient care under the direction of a registered nurse. Documents, where applicable, care administered, diagnostic measurements, treatments, and procedures in accordance with established policies and procedures and cultural diversity and inclusion principles. Responds to the call light system, contacting nursing personnel as appropriate, and follows through with meeting patient needs.

• Assists with maintaining, cleaning, and stocking of equipment and supplies as established on assigned unit. May serve as an in-house courier which may include retrieving blood, hand delivering labs, tele boxes, etc. 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, i.e., bedside shift handoff/report.

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 the safety of the patient in mind.

• Provides appropriate hand-off at change of shift at patient bedside to communicate and collaborate, promoting patient-centered care.

• Conducts hourly rounding to ensure patient needs are met (four P's). Reports near misses and collaborates with the interprofessional health care team to improve patient safety.

• Contributes towards improving quality and safety scores, through peer-to-peer accountability. Supports initiatives to prevent conditions such as pressure injuries, patient falls, and hospital-acquired infections.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists with patient and staffing needs (floats) across the service line or hospital as competencies allow. Utilizes time between heavy workloads efficiently.

• Utilizes resources with cost effectiveness and value creation in mind. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime, assisting coworkers as needed.

GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Offers innovative solutions in performance improvement projects and shared governance activities.

• Seeks opportunities to identify self-development needs on knowledge base, skill level and decision-making, as necessary, especially in areas of question, from preceptor and assigned licensed personnel and takes appropriate action. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an on-going basis.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

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

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

License/Certification

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

• BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA) AND
• CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - State Licensure - For Skilled Nursing Facility(SNF)/Rehab departments only

KSA/ Supplemental Data

KNOWLEDGE, 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

• 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 (ADL's) within unit specific defined limits and job scope, such as assistance with patient elimination, hygiene, comfort, safety, nutrition, and progress activity

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

• Uniform No
• Scrubs Yes
• Business professional No
• Other (department approved) Yes

ON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.

• On Call* No

TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No

Company Profile

Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital, scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2025, will be Houston Methodist's ninth hospital and will incorporate the most advanced technology available from the day the doors open. With 100 beds (at our opening; licensed for 276) and a prime location in the heart of the rapidly growing U.S. 290 corridor, the hospital will be equipped with technologically advanced innovations implemented during COVID, many of them designed to make patient communication with physicians, staff and families the very best and most effective in any health care facility. Even though the hospital won't be fully operational until 2025, we have several services and specialties opening in 2024.