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Houston Methodist

Patient Care Assistant FT NIGHTS

Katy, TX · On-site

$15 - $20.50/hr

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 ...

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As of Jun 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for methodist pca in Spring, TX is $12.87, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $10.91 and $14.57 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Methodist PCA (Patient Care Assistant) is a healthcare professional who provides direct patient support under the supervision of nurses and medical staff in a Methodist healthcare facility. Their responsibilities often include assisting with daily activities, monitoring vital signs, and ensuring patient comfort. PCAs play a crucial role in patient care by offering emotional support and helping maintain a safe and clean environment. This position requires strong communication skills, compassion, and basic healthcare knowledge.

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To thrive as a Methodist PCA (Patient Care Assistant), you need a foundational understanding of basic patient care techniques, high school diploma or equivalent, and often a certified nursing assistant (CNA) certification. Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems and basic medical equipment is frequently required. Compassion, attention to detail, and strong teamwork skills help you excel in supporting both patients and clinical staff. These skills ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

What does a typical day look like for a Methodist PCA?

As a Methodist PCA, your day typically includes assisting patients with activities of daily living, taking vital signs, helping with mobility, and supporting nursing staff with care tasks. You may also be responsible for maintaining patient rooms, reporting any changes in patient conditions, and ensuring a safe and comfortable environment. Collaboration with nurses, physicians, and therapists is an important aspect of the role, ensuring each patient receives comprehensive care. This hands-on, team-oriented position offers meaningful opportunities to make a positive impact on patient well-being every day.
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Patient Care Assistant (PCA) - Multiple Openings

Patient Care Assistant (PCA) - Multiple Openings

Houston Methodist

Baytown, TX • On-site

$14.75 - $20.25/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Posted 24 days ago

Houston Methodist rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 291 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

57th of 865 rated healthcare providers

Job description

We are currently hiring for multiple positions in this role! We have both full-time and part-time opportunities available across various shifts. By applying to this requisition, you will be considered for current and future openings that match your skills and availability. Candidates having qualifications that exceed the minimum job requirements will receive consideration for higher level roles given (1) their experience, (2) additional job requirements, and/or (3) business needs. Depending on education, experience, and skill level, a variety of job opportunities might be available, including [PCA, Unit Admin Assistant, PCA Specialist]. If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity with flexibility and a great company culture, we encourage you to apply today!
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.
FLSA STATUS
Non-exempt
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
  • High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)

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) - American Heart Association

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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.

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

Work Shift:
4 - Evergreen - All Shifts (United States of America)
Job Category:
Non-clinicalHouston Methodist Baytown Hospital brings the expertise and latest technology of Houston Methodist to Baytown and surrounding counties. The skilled and compassionate physicians, nurses and staff provide unsurpassed medical care in a close-to-home, state-of-the-art facility. Houston Methodist Baytown is committed to meeting the needs of its growing community through the ongoing facilities master plan expansion project, which includes a new, expanded emergency department, a five-story patient tower, outpatient center, renovated Cancer Center, neonatal intensive care unit and the addition of technologically advanced operating rooms.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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