PCA Novice
$14 - $19/hr
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 ...
New
PCA Novice
$14 - $19/hr
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 ...
New
PCA Novice
The Woodlands, TX · On-site
$14.50 - $19.75/hr
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 ...
New
PCA Novice
The Woodlands, TX · On-site
$14.50 - $19.75/hr
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 ...
New
PCA Novice
The Woodlands, TX · On-site
$14.50 - $19.75/hr
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 ...
New
PCA Novice
The Woodlands, TX · On-site
$14.50 - $19.75/hr
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 ...
New
PCA Novice
$14 - $19/hr
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 ...
New
PCA Novice
$14 - $19/hr
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 ...
New
Patient Care Assistant (PCA) - Multiple Openings
Sugar Land, TX · On-site
$14.50 - $20/hr
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 ...
Patient Care Assistant (PCA) - Multiple Openings
Sugar Land, TX · On-site
$14.50 - $20/hr
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 ...
$13.75 - $18.75/hr
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 ...
$13.75 - $18.75/hr
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 ...
Patient Care Assistant (PCA) - Multiple Openings
Baytown, TX · On-site
$14.75 - $20.25/hr
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 ...
Patient Care Assistant (PCA) - Multiple Openings
Baytown, TX · On-site
$14.75 - $20.25/hr
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 ...
Patient Care Assistant (PCA) - Multiple Openings
Baytown, TX · On-site
$14.75 - $20.25/hr
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 ...
Patient Care Assistant (PCA) - Multiple Openings
Baytown, TX · On-site
$14.75 - $20.25/hr
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 ...
Patient Care Assistant (PCA) - Multiple Openings
The Woodlands, TX · On-site
$14.50 - $19.75/hr
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 ...
Patient Care Assistant (PCA) - Multiple Openings
The Woodlands, TX · On-site
$14.50 - $19.75/hr
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 ...
Patient Care Assistant (PCA) - Multiple Openings
Sugar Land, TX · On-site
$14.50 - $20/hr
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 ...
Patient Care Assistant (PCA) - Multiple Openings
Sugar Land, TX · On-site
$14.50 - $20/hr
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 ...
Patient Care Assistant (PCA) - Multiple Openings
$15.50 - $21.25/hr
... 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
Patient Care Assistant (PCA) - Multiple Openings
$15.50 - $21.25/hr
... 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
Patient Care Assistant (PCA) - Multiple Openings
Baytown, TX · On-site
$14.50 - $19.75/hr
... 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
Patient Care Assistant (PCA) - Multiple Openings
Baytown, TX · On-site
$14.50 - $19.75/hr
... 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
... 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
... 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
Patient Care Assistant (PCA) - Multiple Openings
$15.50 - $21.25/hr
... 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
Patient Care Assistant (PCA) - Multiple Openings
$15.50 - $21.25/hr
... 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
Patient Care Assistant (PCA) - Multiple Openings
$14 - $19.25/hr
... 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
Patient Care Assistant (PCA) - Multiple Openings
$14 - $19.25/hr
... 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
Patient Care Assistant (Part-time Nights)
Katy, TX · On-site
$15 - $20.50/hr
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 ...
Patient Care Assistant (Part-time Nights)
Katy, TX · On-site
$15 - $20.50/hr
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 ...
Patient Care Assistant - Multiple Openings
Houston, TX · On-site
$13.75 - $18.75/hr
... 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
Patient Care Assistant - Multiple Openings
Houston, TX · On-site
$13.75 - $18.75/hr
... 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
Patient Care Assistant (Part-time Nights)
Katy, TX · On-site
$15 - $20.50/hr
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 ...
Patient Care Assistant (Part-time Nights)
Katy, TX · On-site
$15 - $20.50/hr
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 ...
Patient Care Assistant
$14 - $19.25/hr
... 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
New
Patient Care Assistant
$14 - $19.25/hr
... 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
New
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 ...
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 ...
Pca Internship information
What types of projects or tasks can I expect to work on during a PCA internship?
As a PCA (Personal Care Assistant) intern, you can expect to assist with a variety of tasks that support individuals with daily living activities, such as personal hygiene, meal preparation, mobility assistance, and medication reminders. Interns often work closely with experienced PCAs or healthcare professionals, gaining hands-on experience in client care within homes or assisted living settings. You may also participate in documentation, care planning, and communication with family members or other care team members. This role provides valuable exposure to teamwork, empathy, and the practical aspects of healthcare.
What is a PCA internship?
A PCA internship is a temporary position designed for students or recent graduates interested in becoming Personal Care Assistants (PCAs). During the internship, participants gain hands-on experience assisting clients with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and mobility, under the supervision of experienced staff. The internship provides valuable training in patient care, communication, and safety procedures, preparing individuals for future roles in healthcare or caregiving. It often serves as a stepping stone to full-time employment as a PCA or related positions.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a PCA intern, and why are they important?
To thrive as a PCA Internship candidate, you generally need basic healthcare knowledge, strong attention to detail, and a high school diploma or equivalent, often with current CPR certification. Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems, vital sign monitoring equipment, and infection control protocols is common. Excellent communication, compassion, and teamwork skills help interns support patients and collaborate effectively with healthcare staff. These skills and qualities are crucial for delivering safe, patient-centered care and ensuring a positive clinical learning experience.
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$14 - $19/hr
Full-time
Posted 2 days ago
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Job description
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.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
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 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
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
- BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association within 1 month
KNOWLEDGE 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.
- Seeks guidance from interprofessional health care team, when needed, and applies feedback to improve patient outcomes. Follows channels of communication for effective problem solving.
- Applies expected behaviors and actions with team members which contribute to improvement of department score 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. 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.
- Applies expected behaviors and actions which contributes to department score 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 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.
- Applies expected behaviors and actions to improve quality and safety scores, through peer-to-peer accountability.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Applies expected behaviors and actions which contributes to meeting department financial targets.
- 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
- 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
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 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
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
- BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association within 1 month
Company Profile:
Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital opened in June 2017. This 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.
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