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special education instructor

IDEA Public Schools

<div>Description 
 
 
 
Role Mission: IDEA Special Education teachers are responsible for the achievement and support of special education. Special Education teachers develop individualized plans and work with students who have a wide range of learning, cognitive, emotional, and physical disabilities. They provide in-class support for various subjects, such as reading, writing, and math, to students with outlined service minutes support. They also teach content mastery for students with outlined accommodations and service minutes support. The IDEA Special Education teacher provides the crucial bridge between home and school for our highest need students and their families. 
What We Offer 
Compensation:
<ul><li>The starting teacher salary for 0 years of experience is $64,000. This role is eligible for various stipends based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership ranging from $500-$4,000 each. We also offer additional performance-based compensation. For more information about our compensation and total rewards, visit our compensation and benefits page.</li><li>
Additional hourly compensation is provided for after school tutoring or Saturday school as assigned.</li></ul> 
Other Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children. Some of the special benefits we offer at IDEA include: 
<ul><li>
Paid Family Leave: Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on their tenure with the organization and caregiver designation.</li><li>
Tuition Reimbursement: Staff members may apply for up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year subject to manager discretion and budget availability.</li><li>
Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face-to-face counseling sessions within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services available at no cost.</li></ul> 
Other benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and a 403(b) plan. IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable. 
What You Bring - Competencies 
Qualifications:<ul><li>
Education: Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution (required)</li><li>
Experience: Experience in a Special Education classroom setting (strongly preferred)</li><li>
Licenses or Certifications: Valid Texas state certification in Special Education (required)</li></ul> 
Knowledge and Skills:<ul><li>
Knowledge of core academic subject assigned
</li><li>Knowledge of curriculum and instruction</li><li>
Ability to instruct students and manage student behavior</li><li>
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills</li><li>
Ability to adjust and adapt to a multitude of situations in the school environment</li><li>
Ability to facilitate Admission, Review and Dismissal meetings</li><li>
Strong family engagement and communication</li><li>
Record of results for students who are academically at risk</li></ul>
What You&rsquo;ll Do - Accountabilities 
Special Education Teacher Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Adapt lessons to meet the needs of students.</li><li>
Develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for a caseload of students</li><li>
Implement IEPs, assess students&rsquo; performance, and track their progress</li><li>
Update IEPs throughout the school year to reflect students&rsquo; progress and goals</li><li>
Assess students&rsquo; skills to determine their needs and to develop teaching plans</li><li>
Teach small groups consisting of students that are academically at risk in reading and/or math to include students in general education, 504, response-to-intervention, Special Education and English Language Learners.</li><li>
Collect and analyze student data in order to make effective decisions to maximize achievement</li><li>
Discuss student&rsquo;s progress with parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators</li><li>
Prepare and help students transition from grade to grade and after graduation</li><li>
Implement state learning standards and IDEA curricula and assessments to meet ambitious academic expectations
</li><li>Submit weekly lesson plans two weeks in advance for feedback</li><li>
Implement formal and informal assessments to track each individual student&rsquo;s progress and learning needs, adjust lesson plans accordingly and update gradebook weekly</li><li>
Communicate students&rsquo; progress with student and family on a weekly basis</li><li>
Effective facilitation and personal use of technology as a communication and educational tool to improve student achievement and manage work related tasks.</li><li>
Implement a clear and consistent behavior management system that aligns to campus- wide initiatives while developing students&rsquo; character and sense of community in the classroom</li><li>
Help shape and develop a school wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment for each student</li><li>
Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with students and families based on trust, understanding and respect for the communities in which they identify.
</li><li>Host necessary tutoring sessions to meet all students&rsquo; needs</li><li>
Participate in weekly manager check-ins, grade-level meetings, before and after-school duties, and school wide meetings and functions</li><li>
Engage in summer and year-long district, school and personal learning and development</li><li>
Minimum of 40+ hours spent at school per week</li><li>
Additional responsibilities may include: after-school tutoring or Saturday school and are based on the needs of our scholars</li></ul> 
We look for Team and Family who embody the following values and characteristics:<ul><li>
Believes and is committed to our mission and being an agent of change: that all students are capable of getting to and through college
</li><li>Has demonstrated effective outcomes and results, and wants to be held accountable for them</li><li>
Has a propensity for action, willing to make mistakes by doing in order to learn and improve quickly</li><li>
Works with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomes</li><li>
Thrives in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment; is comfortable with ambiguity and change</li><li>
Seeks and responds well to feedback, which is shared often and freely across all levels of the organization</li><li>
Works through silos and forges strong cross-departmental relationships in order to achieve outcomes</li><li>
We believe in education as a profession and hold ourselves to high level of conduct, professionalism and behaviors as models for our colleagues and students</li></ul> 
Supervisory Responsibilities (if applicable):
<ul><li>Oversee the daily work and responsibilities of a Special Education Co-Teacher (para-professional) in the RISE classroom.</li></ul>
About IDEA Public Schools 
At IDEA Public Schools, we believe each and every child can go to college. Since 2000, IDEA Public Schools has grown from a small school with 150 students to a multi-state network of tuition-free, Pre-K-12 public charter schools. 
IDEA Public Schools boasts national rankings on The Washington Post and U.S. News &amp; World Report&rsquo;s top high schools lists. IDEA serves over 80,000 college-bound students in 143 schools across Texas, Florida, Ohio, and is on-track to maintain its legacy of sending 100% of its graduates to college. 
When you choose to work at IDEA, you are part of our IDEA Team and Family. You will work alongside team members who set and reach ambitious goals every day, are excited to continue to grow with IDEA, and work relentlessly to make college for all a reality. 
Staff Experience 
At IDEA, the Staff Experience Team uses our Core Values to promote human connection and a culture of integrity, respect, and belonging for all Team and Family members. Learn more about our Commitment to Core Values here! 
To Apply 
Please submit your application online through Jobvite. It&rsquo;s in your best interest to apply as soon as possible.</div>

Special Education Teacher - IDEA Hardy Academy (26-27)

Special Education Teacher - IDEA Lake Houston Academy (26-27)

<div>Description 
 
 
 
Role Mission: RISE stands for Reaching Independence through Support and Education. IDEA Special Education RISE teachers ensure that our students who have a wide range of learning, cognitive, emotional, and physical disabilities, are held to very high achievement expectations so that they reach their fullest potential. Our IDEA Special Education RISE teachers teach all subjects such as Reading, Writing, and Math, History, Adaptive PE and others to students who have but are not limited to intellectual, behavioral, and physical disabilities. RISE Special Education teachers also provide resources, education, training, and emotional support to the families they serve so families are prepared for long-term plans for their children. 
What We Offer 
Compensation:
<ul><li>The starting teacher salary for 0 years of experience is $64,000. This role is eligible for various stipends based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership ranging from $500-$4,000 each. We also offer additional performance-based compensation. For more information about our compensation and total rewards, visit our compensation and benefits page.</li><li>
Additional hourly compensation is provided for after school tutoring or Saturday school as assigned.</li></ul> 
Other Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children. Some of the special benefits we offer at IDEA include: 
<ul><li>
Paid Family Leave: Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on their tenure with the organization and caregiver designation.</li><li>
Tuition Reimbursement: Staff members may apply for up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year subject to manager discretion and budget availability.</li><li>
Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face-to-face counseling sessions within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services available at no cost.</li></ul> 
Other benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and a 403(b) plan. IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable. 
What You Bring - Competencies 
Qualifications:<ul><li>
Education: Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution (required)</li><li>
Experience: Experience in a Special Education classroom setting with students who have significant disabilities (strongly preferred)</li><li>
Licenses or Certifications: Valid Texas state certification in Special Education (required); appropriate grade and subject band core content certification(s) or Texas Core Content Competency Worksheet (required)</li></ul> 
Knowledge and Skills:<ul><li>
Knowledge of curriculum and instruction</li><li>
Ability to instruct students and manage student behavior</li><li>
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills</li><li>
Ability to adjust and adapt to a multitude of situations in the school environment</li><li>
Ability to facilitate Admission, Review and Dismissal meetings</li><li>
Strong family engagement and communication</li><li>
Record of results for students who are academically at risk</li></ul>
What You&rsquo;ll Do - Accountabilities 
Special Education Teacher Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Adapt lessons to meet the needs of students</li><li>
Support coordination of related services for students on their caseload</li><li>
Develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for a caseload of students</li><li>
Implement IEPs, assess students&rsquo; performance, and track their progress</li><li>
Update IEPs throughout the school year to reflect students&rsquo; progress and goals</li><li>
Assess students&rsquo; skills to determine their needs and to develop teaching plans</li><li>
Collect and analyze student data in order to make effective decisions to maximize achievement</li><li>
Discuss student&rsquo;s progress with parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators</li><li>
Prepare and help students transition from grade to grade and after graduation</li></ul><ul><li>
Implement state learning standards and IDEA curricula and assessments to meet ambitious academic expectations
</li><li>Submit weekly lesson plans two weeks in advance for feedback</li><li>
Implement formal and informal assessments to track each individual student&rsquo;s progress and learning needs, adjust lesson plans accordingly and update gradebook weekly</li><li>
Communicate students&rsquo; progress with student and family on a weekly basis</li><li>
Effective facilitation and personal use of technology as a communication and educational tool to improve student achievement and manage work related tasks.</li><li>
Implement a clear and consistent behavior management system that aligns to campus- wide initiatives while developing students&rsquo; character and sense of community in the classroom</li><li>
Help shape and develop a school wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment for each student</li><li>
Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with students and families based on trust, understanding and respect for the communities in which they identify.
</li><li>Host necessary tutoring sessions to meet all students&rsquo; needs</li><li>
Participate in weekly manager check-ins, grade-level meetings, before and after-school duties, and school wide meetings and functions</li><li>
Engage in summer and year-long district, school and personal learning and development</li><li>
Minimum of 40+ hours spent at school per week</li><li>
Additional responsibilities may include: after-school tutoring or Saturday school and are based on the needs of our scholars</li></ul>
We look for Team and Family who embody the following values and characteristics:<ul><li>
Believes and is committed to our mission and being an agent of change: that all students are capable of getting to and through college
</li><li>Has demonstrated effective outcomes and results, and wants to be held accountable for them</li><li>
Has a propensity for action, willing to make mistakes by doing in order to learn and improve quickly</li><li>
Works with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomes</li><li>
Thrives in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment; is comfortable with ambiguity and change</li><li>
Seeks and responds well to feedback, which is shared often and freely across all levels of the organization</li><li>
Works through silos and forges strong cross-departmental relationships in order to achieve outcomes</li><li>
We believe in education as a profession and hold ourselves to high level of conduct, professionalism and behaviors as models for our colleagues and students</li></ul> 
Supervisory Responsibilities (if applicable):
<ul><li>Oversee the daily work and responsibilities of a Special Education Co-Teacher (para-professional) in the RISE classroom.</li></ul> 
About IDEA Public Schools 
At IDEA Public Schools, we believe each and every child can go to college. Since 2000, IDEA Public Schools has grown from a small school with 150 students to a multi-state network of tuition-free, Pre-K-12 public charter schools. 
IDEA Public Schools boasts national rankings on The Washington Post and U.S. News &amp; World Report&rsquo;s top high schools lists. IDEA serves over 80,000 college-bound students in 143 schools across Texas, Florida, Ohio, and is on-track to maintain its legacy of sending 100% of its graduates to college. 
When you choose to work at IDEA, you are part of our IDEA Team and Family. You will work alongside team members who set and reach ambitious goals every day, are excited to continue to grow with IDEA, and work relentlessly to make college for all a reality. 
Staff Experience 
At IDEA, the Staff Experience Team uses our Core Values to promote human connection and a culture of integrity, respect, and belonging for all Team and Family members. Learn more about our Commitment to Core Values here! 
To Apply 
Please submit your application online through Jobvite. It&rsquo;s in your best interest to apply as soon as possible.</div>

Special Education RISE Teacher - IDEA Spears Academy (26-27)

Special Education RISE Teacher - IDEA Hardy College Prep (26-27)

Special Education RISE Teacher - IDEA Hardy Academy (26-27)

Houston Methodist

<div>This PRN, day shift position will work varied weekdays from 7:30am-4:00pm in the Pulmonary Rehab Department based on needs of the department; will be required to work a minimum of four shifts per month. Seeking individuals who are also willing to cross train and pick up shifts in the Respiratory Care Services Department. 
 
At Houston Methodist, the Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) position is responsible for performing routine respiratory care procedures as assigned, varying in complexity which include, but are not limited to, preparation, administration and monitoring of medication and treatment modalities and gas therapy, ventilator support, spirometry and assistance with bronchoscopy. This position may perform diagnostic testing of the cardiac respiratory system, as appropriate. As a member of the direct patient care team, the RCP position provides direct assistance to physicians and other care health professionals, with respiratory care-related procedures within the scope of the professional licensure. This position delivers exceptional patient care and adheres to standards and guidelines established by respiratory and regulatory agencies and Houston Methodist to ensure optimal patient safety and customer service.
<div>FLSA STATUS 
Non-exempt 
 
QUALIFICATIONS 
 
EDUCATION<ul><li>
Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section
</li></ul> 
EXPERIENCE<ul><li>
One year experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner preferred
</li></ul> 
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS 
Required<ul><li>
RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC) - National Board for Respiratory Care_PSV and</li><li>
RCP - Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV and</li><li>
BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and</li><li>
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association
</li></ul>Preferred<ul><li>
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Instructor (AHA) depending on area assigned and</li><li>
NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation or Instructor (AHA,AAP) depending on area assigned
</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>Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to maintain patient and exam documents
</li><li>Exhibits strong interpersonal and team player skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers
</li><li>Demonstrates time management skills
</li>Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including, organizing work flow and actively participating in problem-solving 
<li>
</li></ul> 
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 
 
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>
Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team focused work unit that actively helps one other to achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with all members of the inter-professional team by using progressive skills in therapeutic communication and reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner, which includes active listening and teaching.
</li><li>Communicates effectively with others to facilitate providing the highest quality service during every customer and patient encounter.
</li><li>Serves as a patient advocate in preventing/resolving ethical issues. Facilitates interventions to relieve the patient&rsquo;s/family spiritual distress.
</li><li>Provides contributions towards improvement of department scores for turnover/retention/employee engagement, i.e. peer-to-peer accountability.
</li></ul> 
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>
Performs respiratory care to include but not limited to: arterial blood gas and analysis, pulse oximetry, spirometry and flow volume loops, lung volume determination, airway resistance measurement, breath diffusion capacity, bronchoprovocation testing, maximal inspiratory and expiratory pressures, bronchodilator administration, diagnostic radiology procedures. Prepares, administers and monitors treatment modalities and medication delivery. Implements, monitors and evaluates ventilator support.
</li><li>Performs other procedures and tests as needed and if assigned, such as Electrocardiograms, Holter&rsquo;s, and Arterial Blood Gas.
</li><li>Provides care for the physical needs of patients by executing various respiratory care concepts to maximize performance, which includes positioning, physiology, procedure preparation, and technical factors. Modifies technical factors to achieve desired results and recognizes complications / limitations associated with certain procedures. Proactively identifies how to address these for optimum outcomes.
</li><li>Uses peer-to-peer accountability to contribute towards improving department score for patient satisfaction
</li></ul> 
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>
Troubleshoots, calibrates and performs preventive maintenance and quality control on all equipment and analyzers per department guidelines, documenting activities. Assembles, prepares, cleans and operates bronchoscopy equipment, monitoring equipment and accessories in accordance with manufacturing recommendations and department guidelines. Reports malfunctions.
</li><li>Provides direct assistance to physicians, performing tests as ordered, assessing and assuring quality, acceptability and reliability of results; takes corrective action and involves others as needed toward achievement of this end.
</li><li>Contributes to identification of corrective action and improvement activities and to meet department and hospital targets for quality and safety, focusing on the task at hand and reporting near misses, and inputting errors promptly into Patient Safety Net to improve processes and identify trends.
</li></ul> 
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>
Accurately documents all patient care and respiratory-related activities and procedures in the appropriate documentation system. Enters charges at the time service is delivered.
</li><li>Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively, minimizing incidental overtime, and prioritize daily tasks.
</li></ul> 
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>
Participates in practice projects focused on innovation, efficiency or improvement in patient care and activities. Embraces and enacts new care pathways or service line implementation to improve service to the community.
</li>Identifies own learning needs, consults with healthcare team experts and seeks continuing education opportunities to meet those needs to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development as a Respiratory Care Practitioner. Completes and updates the individual development plan (IDP) on an on-going basis. 
<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* Yes
</li></ul></li> 
TRAVEL** 
**Travel specifications may vary by department**<li><ul><li>
May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
</li><li>May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
</li></ul></li></ul></div>QUALIFICATIONS 
 
EDUCATION<ul><li>
Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section
</li></ul> 
EXPERIENCE<ul><li>
One year experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner preferred
</li></ul> 
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS 
Required<ul><li>
RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC) - National Board for Respiratory Care_PSV and</li>
<li>RCP - Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV and</li>
<li>BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and</li>
<li>ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association
</li></ul>Preferred<ul><li>
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Instructor (AHA) depending on area assigned and</li>
NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation or Instructor (AHA,AAP) depending on area assigned 
<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>

Respiratory Care Practitioner - PRN

<div>
 Come lead with us at Houston Methodist Hospital
 
 
 Full Time Days
 
 
 At Houston Methodist, the Patient Care Assistant (PCA) Flex 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 Flex 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.
 
 
 
 Full Time Days
 
 
 
 
 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>
 Two years acute care hospital experience or completion of PCA externship
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
 
 
 
 
 
 Required
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV and
 </li>
 <li>
 BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and
 </li>
 <li>
 NVCRISIS - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention or Instructor (CPI) - Crisis Prevention Institute
 
 
 </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>
 </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>
 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>
 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.
 </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). 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, floating across the 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.
 </li>
 <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>
 </ul>
 
 
 SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 WORK ATTIRE
 </li>
 <ul>
 <li>
 Uniform: No
 </li>
 <li>
 Scrubs: Yes
 </li>
 <li>
 Business professional: No
 </li>
 <li>
 Other (department approved): Yes
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 </ul>
 
 ON-CALL*
 
 
 
 <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>
 <li>
 On Call* No
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 TRAVEL**
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Travel specifications may vary by department**
 </li>
 <li>
 May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
 </li>
 <li>
 May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Required
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV and
 </li>
 <li>
 BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and
 </li>
 <li>
 NVCRISIS - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention or Instructor (CPI) - Crisis Prevention Institute
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Patient Care Assistant (PCA)- Flex

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