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Adaptive Home Health

<div><ul><li>Comp: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour + mileage reimbursement</li><li>
Schedule: Full-time Monday&ndash;Friday + some weekends (as needed)</li><li>
Location: Field-based</li></ul>
Adaptive Home Health is building a higher-acuity, patient-centered, skilled home health model across Texas. Our ultimate mission is to dramatically improve patient access to home health care.
The HHA role is essential to that mission: you provide compassionate personal care in the home, support patients in their daily activities, and help us raise the standard for what home health can be.<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Who We Are:</h3>
We build technology to better support our field clinicians and caregivers. Our charting product is designed to reduce documentation burden and keep visits moving, and our scheduling product (launching soon) will make it easier to coordinate visits, reduce last-minute changes, and protect your time.
If you're compassionate, reliable, and enjoy helping people maintain their independence at home, this role gives you meaningful patient impact and a support team built to remove administrative friction.<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
What you will do:</h3><ul><li>
Provide personal care assistance including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.</li><li>
Assist patients with safe transfers, ambulation, and mobility using proper body mechanics.</li><li>
Support patients with medication reminders as directed by the care plan.</li><li>
Monitor and report changes in patient condition, vital signs (when ordered), and daily living activities to the supervising nurse.</li><li>
Perform light housekeeping tasks related to patient safety and care (laundry, meal preparation, maintaining clean environment).</li><li>
Document all care provided accurately and timely in Homecare Homebase (HCHB).</li><li>
Communicate clearly with patients, families, and the care team to ensure continuity of care.</li><li>
Follow infection control practices and maintain patient dignity and privacy.</li><li>
Assist with range of motion exercises and other restorative care activities as ordered.</li><li>
Coordinate with supervising RN/LVN for care plan updates and patient needs.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Why Adaptive</h3><ul><li>
Operations that back you up: You are supported by an experienced clinical and operational team so you can focus on patient care, not chasing logistics.</li><li>
Competitive hourly pay: $17&ndash;$18/hour based on experience, plus mileage reimbursement.</li><li>
Schedule flexibility: We build schedules to make field work sustainable, and we support smart routing and coordination so your day is predictable whenever possible.</li><li>
Cutting-edge tech built for caregivers: Our charting tools are designed to reduce documentation burden, and our scheduling product (launching soon) will streamline visit coordination and reduce last-minute changes.</li><li>
Mission-driven work: We are here to expand access to high-quality home health care, and we want caregivers who take pride in raising the standard.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Requirements</h3>
Must-haves<ul><li>
Current Texas HHA certification</li><li>
1+ years of experience providing personal care (home health, assisted living, nursing home, or hospital setting)</li><li>
CPR/BLS certification</li><li>
Current Texas driver's license and reliable transportation</li><li>
Ability to lift, transfer, and provide hands-on care safely</li><li>
Strong communication skills and professional demeanor</li><li>
Comfortable working independently in patients' homes</li><li>
High school diploma or GED</li></ul>
Nice-to-haves<ul><li>
Previous home health experience</li><li>
Familiarity with Homecare Homebase (HCHB) or similar EMR</li><li>
CNA or other clinical training/certification</li><li>
Experience with medically complex or high-acuity patients</li><li>
Bilingual (English/Spanish)</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Care focus areas</h3><ul><li>
Personal care and activities of daily living (ADLs)</li><li>
Mobility assistance and fall prevention</li><li>
Vital signs monitoring and reporting</li><li>
Companionship and emotional support</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Benefits</h3><ul><li>
401(k) + 401(k) matching</li><li>
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance</li><li>
Paid time off</li><li>
Flexible scheduling</li><li>
Mileage reimbursement</li><li>
Referral program</li></ul></div>

Home Health Aide (HHA/CNA)

Viking Hospice Care

HOSPICE AIDE (PER DIEM)Per Diem | Field-Based | Greater Houston, TXABOUT VIKING HOSPICE CAREViking Hospice Care is a Medicare-certified, independently owned hospice agency providing end-of-life care throughout Greater Houston, including Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery, and Brazoria Counties. We are a small, locally operated team &mdash; not affiliated with a national chain &mdash; built around individualized, relationship-centered care.We provide services in private residences, assisted living communities, and skilled nursing facilities, and we are committed to the dignity and comfort of every patient we serve.POSITION SUMMARYThe Hospice Aide provides personal care and supportive services to hospice patients in their place of residence under the supervision of the Director of Nursing. You will assist patients with activities of daily living, support patient comfort and dignity, and communicate observations to the clinical team in accordance with each patient&rsquo;s individualized Plan of Care. This is a per diem position. All services are performed in compliance with CMS Conditions of Participation under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.WHAT YOU&rsquo;LL DO<ul><li>Assist patients with bathing, grooming, oral hygiene, dressing, and skin care</li><li>Support ambulation, transfers, and positioning per the patient&rsquo;s Plan of Care</li><li>Assist with light meal preparation and feeding as directed</li><li>Provide companionship and emotional support to patients and families</li><li>Observe and report changes in patient condition, behavior, or family dynamics to the supervising RN</li><li>Document all visits in Hospice Tools on the day of each visit</li><li>Participate in Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings as requested</li><li>Maintain HIPAA compliance and adhere to infection control standards at all times</li></ul>COMPENSATIONComplete compensation details will be provided in the independent contractor agreement prior to the first visit.QUALIFICATIONSRequired<ul><li>Current certification as a Hospice Aide or Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) in the state of Texas</li><li>Minimum 1 year of experience in a hospice, home health, skilled nursing, or assisted living setting</li><li>Demonstrated understanding of hospice philosophy and comfort-focused care</li><li>Ability to work independently in patient homes with minimal supervision</li><li>Reliable personal vehicle and ability to travel throughout Greater Houston</li><li>Smartphone capable of running the Hospice Tools mobile app (iOS or Android)</li></ul>Preferred<ul><li>Prior experience as a Hospice Aide in a Medicare-certified hospice agency</li><li>Familiarity with Hospice Tools or a comparable hospice EMR</li><li>Bilingual in English and Spanish</li><li>Completion of a state-approved Hospice Aide training program</li></ul>Work Location: On the road

CNA / Hospice Aide – Per Diem

Avalon Memory Care

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Responsibilities</h2>
<div><div><div><ul><li>Assisting residents with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, eating and restroom assistance.</li><li>
Implement and support the resident care plans</li><li>
Assisting some residents in transferring from one place to another (example: bed to wheelchair)</li><li>
Caregivers provide a clean home for the residents which include ensuring the home, bedrooms, kitchen and laundry are cleaned according to schedule.</li><li>
Caregivers will provide medication assistance to residents by reminding the resident&rsquo;s to take their medications, helping the resident open their medication, and observing that the resident took their medication.</li><li>
Adhere to the Alcohol and Drug Free workplace policy</li><li>
Other duties as required</li></ul>
</div></div></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Qualifications</h2>
<div><div><div><ul><li>Must also possess patience and understanding to care for residents with dementia.</li><li>
Important that they display a positive attitude and have an outgoing personality.</li><li>
Maintain a professional appearance</li><li>
Must also be a person who is willing to take initiative and react to potential crises that will occur in a home for dementia sufferers.</li><li>
They must take pride in their work and be a good communicator.</li><li>
Must clear a criminal background check</li><li>
Documentation of immunizations</li><li>
Must be at least 18 years of age or a high school graduate</li><li>
Experience with Seniors is preferred. CNA is preferred but not required</li><li>
Be able to lift, carry, push and pull 50 pounds</li></ul>
</div></div></div><ul><li>Must also possess patience and understanding to care for residents with dementia.</li><li>
Important that they display a positive attitude and have an outgoing personality.</li><li>
Maintain a professional appearance</li><li>
Must also be a person who is willing to take initiative and react to potential crises that will occur in a home for dementia sufferers.</li><li>
They must take pride in their work and be a good communicator.</li><li>
Must clear a criminal background check</li><li>
Documentation of immunizations</li><li>
Must be at least 18 years of age or a high school graduate</li><li>
Experience with Seniors is preferred. CNA is preferred but not required</li><li>
Be able to lift, carry, push and pull 50 pounds</li></ul> 
Overview 
Avalon is an established company with over 25 years in Memory Care. We currently have a number of openings for caregivers. These positions are immediate and there is room for growth and advancement for the right candidates. 
 
Avalon focuses on overall quality of life for our residents with an individualized, flexible and compassionate care system. We believe that in order to best serve our residents, we need to first serve our associates. One way we do that is through our benefits which include, but are not limited to: 
<ul><li>
Competitive Pay</li><li>
Extensive Insurance Plans, including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, health savings account and more</li><li>
Paid Time Off
</li><li>Great growth opportunities!</li><li><ul><li>In addition, to the above benefits we also use PayActiv, which gives you access to a portion of the money you worked for early without having to wait for your next paycheck. The money that you access early is then deducted from your next paycheck, giving you the flexibility to pay for things on your own schedule. Some limitations apply.</li></ul></li> 
 
C.N.A., cna, certified nursing assistant, certified nurse assistant, Caregiver, care giver, RSA, r.s.a., resident service assistant, resident services assistant, personal care assistant, helper, Memory Care, Dementia, Alzheimer&rsquo;s, Alzheimers, Care Manager, Lead Care Manager.</ul></div>

Caregiver - ALL Shifts-Tuckerton

Decypher

<div>Join Decypher and make a direct impact on the health and readiness of America&rsquo;s service members, veterans, and their families. Since 2008 Decypher has offered healthcare industry professionals careers where their expertise is valued, and their work makes a meaningful impact. Decypher partners with the Defense Health Agency to deliver professional services, technology, and management solutions. Our mission is to provide and support quality care for our veterans, servicemembers and their families, across the United States.
Job Summary: Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) provide comprehensive inpatient psychiatric and medical support in accordance with military and civil service standards, delivering direct patient care, monitoring vital signs, assisting with procedures, maintaining safety and infection control, and supporting daily living activities.
Required Qualifications:
<ul><li>Education:
<ul><li>Certificate. Completion of a state-approved CNA program successfully passed state exam, and registered in the Nursing Assistant Registry whose qualifications have been examined and certified by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) or equivalent.</li>
</ul></li><li>Certifications:
<ul><li>Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association or Red Cross.</li>
</ul></li><li>License:
<ul><li>Must maintain a current, active, valid and unrestricted/unencumbered certification or authorizing document from any U.S. state, District of Columbia or U.S. territory or jurisdiction to work as a CNA.</li>
</ul></li><li>Experience:
<ul><li>Minimum of one (1) year experience in the last two years in the required specialty under supervision of a Physician, LVN and/or RN.</li>
</ul></li></ul>U.S. Citizenship is required
Key Responsibilities:
<ul><li>CNAs shall perform essentially the same duties, as those required of any military or government civil service nursing assistant of similar experience and within the skill set of accepted practice to include inpatient psychiatry. This list of duties is not intended to establish either a maximum or minimum acceptable level of effort or be an inclusive listing of anticipated duties. Workload includes either scheduled or emergency requirements for care according to standards.</li>
<li>Documentation and Record-Keeping:
<ul><li>Ensures accurate and timely medical documentation in compliance with BAMC policies.</li>
<li>Manually and/or electronically record all patient care activities and patient status.</li>
<li>Completes documentation within 72 hours in the patient&rsquo;s medical record.</li>
</ul></li><li>Patient Assessment and Monitoring:
<ul><li>Verifies patient identifiers for safety and accuracy.</li>
<li>Performs, monitors, and records vital signs.</li>
<li>Obtains and records patient height and weight.</li>
<li>Monitors and records intake and output (I&amp;O).</li>
<li>Observes patients for distress or changes in condition and reports abnormalities to appropriate Physician, LVN and/or RN.</li>
</ul></li><li>Patient Care:
<ul><li>Assists in providing patients with basic and general information regarding self-care and therapy (i.e., activity level, diet and fluid intake, etc.) to ensure compliance with physician's orders.</li>
<li>Dispense ice water and meal trays to patients.</li>
<li>Perform a range of personal care tasks including bathing, feeding, lifting, turning, ambulating, and providing oral, hair, skin, and related hygiene care.</li>
<li>Checks IV infusion sites for complications.</li>
<li>Applies and monitors hot and cold packs as prescribed.</li>
<li>Performs daily quality control checks on glucose test monitor.</li>
<li>Collects or assists in the collection of specimens such as fecal occult blood and urine.</li>
<li>Assists health care provider in examinations/procedures such as physical exams, X-rays, lumbar punctures, biopsies, PAP/Pelvic examinations etc.</li>
<li>Assists in admitting, transferring, and discharging patients.</li>
<li>Transports patients within BAMC for tests, procedures, or appointments.</li>
<li>Provide general information to patients and visitors regarding hospital policies and directions.</li>
<li>Reinforces instructions provided by professional staff. Provides patients/visitors with general information regarding unit and hospital policies, directions to lab, X-ray, etc.</li>
<li>Cares for patients in isolation.</li>
<li>Assists in orientation/precepting of newly assigned personnel.</li>
<li>Assist with administrative tasks.</li>
<li>Sets up and stamps component parts of patients' records, files lab/X-ray slips and other documents in prescribed order. Records observations and other pertinent data on appropriate records (i.e., nursing notes, I&amp;O records, etc.).</li>
<li>Assists in the general maintenance of the unit and patient care equipment (cleans instruments, equipment, patient units and work areas; sort and stores supplies, linen, equipment; disposes of trash and soiled linen; restocks medical forms).</li>
<li>Equipment monitoring and assistance.</li>
<li>100% Performs other duties as assigned within skill set.</li>
</ul></li><li>Communication and Reporting:
<ul><li>Reports potential/actual problems to physician, LVN, or RN for appropriate action.</li>
<li>Maintains clear and effective professional communication with the healthcare team, staff, patients, and visitors.</li>
<li>Work cooperatively with the multidisciplinary team.</li>
</ul></li><li>Safety and Infection Control:
<ul><li>Maintains a clean patient environment.</li>
<li>Exercises the universal precautions set forth by the Centers for Disease Control when providing direct patient care and/or indirect patient care involving possible exposure to contaminated items at BAMC.</li>
<li>Observe, correct, or report potential/actual safety hazards.</li>
<li>Recognize and initiate appropriate measures in emergency situations.</li>
<li>Exercise universal precautions for infection control.</li>
<li>Abide by BAMC safety and infection control policies and procedures.</li>
</ul></li><li>CNAs assigned to the inpatient units may rotate between performing as an Individual Care Provider (ICP) (one to one patient care), Remote Patient Safety Attendant (RPSA) (remote monitoring in Telemetry Room), or assigned to unit to assist nursing care teams.</li>
<li>CNAs shall provide age-specific care based on Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) of the inpatient wards and outpatient clinics; health care provider's orders; the physical, mental and emotional needs of the patient; and the policies and procedures of BAMC.</li>
<li>Shall utilize comprehensive knowledge of workload requirements in conjunction with knowledge of the composition and capabilities of assigned staff, to distribute/redistribute personnel resources in response to unforeseen patient care needs.</li>
<li>Attends and participates in patient nursing reports, patient care conferences, team/unit/clinic conferences, discharge planning, and staff conferences as deemed appropriate by administrative officials.</li>
</ul>
Work Environment &amp; Schedule: Sunday to Saturday, 3x12-hour shifts and 1x4-hour shift per week
Compensation &amp; Benefits: Up to $20.00 per hour + H&amp;W
Physical requirements: May be required to lift 35&ndash;50 pounds independently, with the ability to lift greater weights (up to 75&ndash;100+ pounds) with assistance or mechanical lifting devices.
Decypher is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce (M/F/D/V)</div>

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) - PRN

Houston Methodist

<div>At Houston Methodist, the Patient Care Assistant (PCA) Novice position is Patient Care Technician (PCT) graduate, or an internal internship, and is an entry level position in which incumbents should document, where applicable, care administered, diagnostic measurements, treatments and procedures and demonstrate the ability to continuously progress in basic knowledge and skills necessary to communicate appropriately and carry out delegated tasks for age-specific, diverse patient population. This position receives coaching from preceptors, Registered Nurses (RN) and management and performs delegated patient care tasks under the supervision of the RN. The PCA Novice position responds to the call light system and records data established by policy and procedure, and reports observations and patient problems to the licensed nurse. This position is responsible for assigned non-nursing functions. The PCA Novice position practices Patient and Family Centered Care in concert with Houston Methodist ICARE values.
<div>FLSA STATUS 
Non-exempt 
 
QUALIFICATIONS 
 
EDUCATION<ul><li>
High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
</li></ul> 
EXPERIENCE<ul><li><ul><li>Must be one of the following: graduate of the Patient Care Tech (PCT) program internal employee participating in the Houston Methodist PCA immersion program/ internship Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) through an approved credentialing certification agency
</li></ul></li></ul> 
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS 
Required<ul><li>
BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association within 1 month
</li></ul> 
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES<ul><li>
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
</li><li>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
</li><li>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
</li>Performs basic patient care activities of daily living (ADL&rsquo;s) within unit specific defined limits and job scope, such as assistance with patient elimination, hygiene, comfort, safety, nutrition, and progress activity 
<li>
</li></ul> 
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 
 
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>
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.
</li><li>Seeks guidance from interprofessional health care team, when needed, and applies feedback to improve patient outcomes. Follows channels of communication for effective problem solving.
</li><li>Applies expected behaviors and actions with team members which contribute to improvement of department score for employee engagement, i.e., peer-to-peer accountability.
</li></ul> 
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>
Follows the patient and family-centered care standards and provides direct patient care under the direction of a registered nurse. Responds to the call light system, contacting nursing personnel as appropriate, and follows through with meeting patient needs.
</li><li>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.
</li><li>Applies expected behaviors and actions which contributes to department score for patient satisfaction through peer-to-peer accountability, i.e., bedside shift handoff/report.
</li></ul> 
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>
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.
</li><li>Provides care to patients assigned within unit-specific, defined limits. Documents, where applicable, care administered, diagnostic measurements, treatments and procedures in accordance with established policies and procedures keeping the safety of the patient in mind.
</li><li>Applies expected behaviors and actions to improve quality and safety scores, through peer-to-peer accountability.
</li></ul> 
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>
Applies expected behaviors and actions which contributes to meeting department financial targets.
</li><li>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.
</li></ul> 
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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. 
<ul><li>
</li></ul> 
 
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS 
<ul>
WORK ATTIRE<li><ul><li>
Uniform: No
</li><li>Scrubs: Yes
</li><li>Business professional: No
</li><li>Other (department approved): Yes
</li></ul></li> 
ON-CALL* 
<li><ul><li>Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.</li></ul></li><li><ul><li>
On Call* No
</li></ul></li> 
TRAVEL** 
**Travel specifications may vary by department**<li><ul><li>
May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
</li><li>May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
</li></ul></li></ul></div>QUALIFICATIONS 
 
EDUCATION<ul><li>
High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
</li></ul> 
EXPERIENCE<ul><li><ul><li>Must be one of the following: graduate of the Patient Care Tech (PCT) program internal employee participating in the Houston Methodist PCA immersion program/ internship Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) through an approved credentialing certification agency
</li></ul></li></ul> 
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS 
Required
BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association within 1 month 
<ul><li>
</li></ul> 
Company Profile:
Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital is a Magnet-recognized, not-for-profit, faith-based hospital that serves the growing Northwest Houston community. We are committed to providing quality, cost-effective health care in a compassionate environment for a full range of services, including emergency care, cardiology, orthopedics and sports medicine, comprehensive women&rsquo;s services, neurology and neurosurgery, oncology, and primary and general medicine.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</div>

Patient Care Assistant Novice - IMU

<div>At Houston Methodist, the Patient Care Assistant/Unit Administrative Assistant (PCA/UAA) position is responsible for performing key functions that support the interprofessional team in delivering high quality, cost-effective care. The PCA/UAA position demonstrates basic knowledge and skills necessary to communicate appropriately and carry out delegated nursing assistant level tasks for assigned patient populations, assisting in the delivery of patient care and services under the supervision of a licensed nurse. This 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 maintains competency requirements for computer medical terminology and other job-related functions, while practicing Patient and Family Centered Care in concert with Houston Methodist ICARE values: Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. The PCA/UAA position assists with calls to physicians and their office, bed management, transfer services or other floors, coordinating with Operations Administrator as needed, answering incoming telephone calls for the unit and transfers as appropriate.
<div>FLSA STATUS 
Non-exempt 
 
QUALIFICATIONS 
 
EDUCATION<ul><li>
High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
</li></ul> 
EXPERIENCE<ul><li>
Eighteen months of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Patient Care Assistant (PCA) experience
</li><li>One year of secretarial/office, college/vocational training, or six months of internal cross-training within Houston Methodist
</li><li>Prior health care experience and/or medical terminology preferred
</li></ul> 
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS 
Required<ul><li>
BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association
</li></ul> 
SKILLS AND ABILITIES<ul><li>
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
</li><li>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
</li><li>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
</li><li>Performs basic patient care activities of daily living (ADL&rsquo;s) within unit specific defined limits and job scope, such as assistance with patient elimination, hygiene, comfort, safety, nutrition, and progress activity
</li><li>Ability to operate and troubleshoot equipment (fax, PC, printers, telephones, etc.)
</li>Proficient computer application skills 
<li>
</li></ul> 
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 
 
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>
Answers incoming telephone calls for the unit and transfers as appropriate. Facilitates and supports effective throughput with timely communication. Greets patients and visitors to the unit, assisting with directions, information and guidance. Works well with others to make contributions to the work effort as a whole and facilitates problem resolution, responding positively to requests for assistance.
</li><li>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.
</li><li>Provides contributions towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e., peer-to-peer accountability.
</li></ul> 
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>
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.
</li><li>Pull/prints daily reports per unit standard, which may include daily shift report, charge nurse reports, handoff reports and/or My Daily Care Plan. Assists with calls to physicians and their office, bed management, transfer services or other floors, coordinating with Operations Administrator as needed. Organizes the unit workflow, paperwork as needed, proactively problem-solves, anticipating needs, and managing multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision.
</li><li>Coordinates the requests to Facilities Management and Biomed regarding department needs or broken equipment. Rounds through the unit, per unit expectations, to check for environmental or equipment needs, and other assistance that may be needed. Serves as an in-house courier which may include retrieving blood, hand-delivering labs, tele boxes, etc.
</li><li>Contributes towards improving department scores for patient satisfaction through peer-to-peer accountability, i.e., bedside shift handoff/report.
</li></ul> 
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>
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.
</li><li>Provides appropriate hand-off at change of shift at patient bedside to communicate and collaborate, promoting patient-centered care.
</li><li>Conducts hourly rounding to ensure patient needs are met (four P&rsquo;s). Monitors and addresses noise level of unit to improve or impact patient satisfaction. Responds to patient calls promptly. Reports near misses and collaborates with the interprofessional health care team to improve patient safety. Reports near misses and collaborates with the interprofessional health care team to improve patient safety.
</li><li>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.
</li></ul> 
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>
Assists with patient and staffing needs (floats) across the service line or hospital as competencies allow. Utilizes time between heavy workloads efficiently.
</li><li>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.
</li></ul> 
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>
Offers innovative solutions in performance improvement projects and shared governance activities. Follows up on action items as necessary to ensure completion of assignments.
</li>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. 
<li>
</li></ul> 
 
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS 
<ul>
WORK ATTIRE<li><ul><li>
Uniform: Yes
</li><li>Scrubs: Yes
</li><li>Business professional: No
</li><li>Other (department approved): Yes
</li></ul></li> 
ON-CALL* 
<li><ul><li>Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.</li></ul></li><li><ul><li>
On Call* No
</li></ul></li> 
TRAVEL** 
**Travel specifications may vary by department**<li><ul><li>
May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
</li><li>May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
</li></ul></li></ul></div>QUALIFICATIONS 
 
EDUCATION<ul><li>
High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
</li></ul> 
EXPERIENCE<ul><li>
Eighteen months of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Patient Care Assistant (PCA) experience
</li><li>One year of secretarial/office, college/vocational training, or six months of internal cross-training within Houston Methodist
</li><li>Prior health care experience and/or medical terminology preferred
</li></ul> 
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS 
Required
BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association 
<ul><li>
</li></ul> 
Company Profile:
Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital is a Magnet-recognized, not-for-profit, faith-based hospital that serves the growing Northwest Houston community. We are committed to providing quality, cost-effective health care in a compassionate environment for a full range of services, including emergency care, cardiology, orthopedics and sports medicine, comprehensive women&rsquo;s services, neurology and neurosurgery, oncology, and primary and general medicine.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</div>

PCA/Unit Administrative Assistant

DaVita

<div>Posting Date
03/11/2026
2222 Greenhouse Rd, Houston, Texas, 77218, United States of America
DaVita is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support patients with end-stage renal disease in an outpatient dialysis clinic. As a PCT, you&rsquo;ll provide direct, hands-on care under RN supervision, helping patients through life-sustaining dialysis treatment. 
 
Key Responsibilities<ul><li>
Deliver safe, hygienic, and compassionate dialysis care</li><li>
Monitor patients before, during, and after treatment</li><li>
Set up and maintain dialysis equipment</li><li>
Record vital signs and patient data</li><li>
Educate patients on treatment and kidney health</li><li>
Collaborate with nurses, dietitians, social workers, and other care team members</li></ul> 
Requirements<ul><li>
Accredited High School diploma, general education development (&ldquo;GED&rdquo;) credential, or equivalent</li><li>
Comfortable around blood, needles, and medical equipment</li><li>
Physically able to work long shifts on your feet</li><li>
Willing to float between local clinics if needed</li><li>
Flexible schedule including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays</li><li>
Preferred: CNA, MA, CHT, phlebotomy certification, or healthcare experience</li></ul> 
What We Offer<ul><li>
Paid training with ongoing education and career paths</li><li>
Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off</li><li>
Family support: backup child/elder care, Headspace, EAP, parental leave</li><li>
Career development Programs: Clinical Ladders, Bridge to Your Dreams RN program</li></ul> 
Start your healthcare career with DaVita&mdash;apply now!
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At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as &quot;a place where I belong.&quot; Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
This position will be open for a minimum of three days.
<div>For location-specific minimum wage details, see the following link: DaVita.jobs/WageRates</div>
Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate&rsquo;s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits
Colorado Residents: Please do not respond to any questions in this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.</div>

Patient Care Technician

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