Patient Care Assistant - Day or Night Shift Available

<strong>🏙️ <strong>Nexus Children’s Hospital – Dallas</strong></strong><strong><strong>Patient Care Assistant (PCA)<br><br></strong></strong><strong>Schedule:</strong> 12-hour shifts | Days, Nights, or Weekends<br><br><strong>About Nexus Children’s Hospital – Dallas<br><br></strong>At <strong>Nexus Children’s Hospital – Dallas</strong>, we specialize in bridging <strong>medical and behavioral care</strong> for children and adolescents recovering from complex medical challenges. Our patients often face brain injuries, developmental delays, psychiatric diagnoses, or co-occurring behavioral conditions—and our team is dedicated to helping them rebuild strength, stability, and confidence.<br><br>We provide a supportive, structured environment that empowers each child to reach new milestones and transition successfully from hospital to home.<br><br><strong><strong>Position Summary<br><br></strong></strong>The <strong>Patient Care Assistant (PCA)</strong> provides direct, hands-on care and behavioral support to pediatric patients with medical and psychiatric needs. Working closely with licensed nurses and an interdisciplinary team, the PCA helps create a therapeutic environment that promotes safety, healing, and growth.<br><br><strong><strong>Key Responsibilities<br><br></strong></strong><ul><li>Provide direct care and supervision for pediatric patients, assisting with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, feeding, transfers, and grooming.</li><li>Observe, monitor, and accurately document patients’ behavior, affect, participation, and vital signs.</li><li>Foster a safe, structured, and nurturing environment consistent with trauma-informed care practices.</li><li>Support therapeutic and educational programming, recreational activities, and behavioral interventions.</li><li>Assist in the implementation of individualized care and behavioral support plans under clinical direction.</li><li>Respond to patient crises using approved de-escalation and intervention techniques to ensure safety.</li><li>Collaborate closely with nurses, therapists, pediatricians, psychiatrists, and behavioral specialists to ensure integrated and compassionate care.<br><br></li></ul><strong><strong>Licensure & Certifications<br><br></strong></strong><ul><li>De-escalation Training – required within 30 days of hire</li><li>CPR / BLS Certification – required<br><br></li></ul><strong><strong>Our Core Values: GOPTIC<br><br></strong></strong>At Nexus, <strong>GOPTIC</strong> is more than a slogan—it’s the heart of how we care for children and families.<br><br><ul><li>Genuine – We act with honesty, integrity, and empathy in all interactions.</li><li>Ownership – We take responsibility for our actions and celebrate our shared success.</li><li>Positivity – We create a hopeful and encouraging environment for every child and family.</li><li>Teamwork – We work together across disciplines to achieve the best outcomes.</li><li>Innovation – We constantly seek better, more creative ways to support healing and growth.</li><li>Compassion – We put our patients first, leading with kindness and understanding.<br><br></li></ul><strong><strong>Before You Apply<br><br></strong></strong><strong>Ask Yourself<br><br></strong><ul><li>Have you worked with children or adolescents who have medical or psychiatric needs?</li><li>Can you commit to 12-hour shifts?</li><li>Are you flexible to work days, nights, or weekends?</li><li>Are you passionate about helping young patients achieve recovery and independence?</li><li>Do you live the GOPTIC values every day?<br><br></li></ul>If your answer is <strong>YES</strong> to all five questions, we invite you to <strong>apply today</strong> and join our Dallas team in restoring hope and healing for every child.