Patient Care Assistant - Night Shift Job at Nexus Children's Hospital - Dallas, Dallas, TX

  • Nexus Children's Hospital - Dallas
  • Dallas, TX

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

????️  Nexus Children’s Hospital – Dallas Patient Care Assistant (PCA)

Schedule: 12-hour shifts | Days, Nights, or Weekends

About Nexus Children’s Hospital – Dallas

At  Nexus Children’s Hospital – Dallas , we specialize in bridging  medical and behavioral care 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.

We provide a supportive, structured environment that empowers each child to reach new milestones and transition successfully from hospital to home.

Position Summary

The  Patient Care Assistant (PCA) 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.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide direct care and supervision for pediatric patients, assisting with  Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, feeding, transfers, and grooming.

  • Observe, monitor, and  accurately document patients’ behavior, affect, participation, and vital signs.

  • Foster a  safe, structured, and nurturing environment consistent with trauma-informed care practices.

  • Support  therapeutic and educational programming , recreational activities, and behavioral interventions.

  • Assist in the implementation of individualized  care and behavioral support plans under clinical direction.

  • Respond to patient crises using approved  de-escalation and intervention techniques to ensure safety.

  • Collaborate closely with  nurses, therapists, pediatricians, psychiatrists, and behavioral specialists to ensure integrated and compassionate care.

Licensure & Certifications
  • De-escalation Training – required within 30 days of hire

  • CPR / BLS Certification – required

Our Core Values: GOPTIC

At Nexus,  GOPTIC is more than a slogan—it’s the heart of how we care for children and families.

  • Genuine – We act with honesty, integrity, and empathy in all interactions.

  • Ownership – We take responsibility for our actions and celebrate our shared success.

Job Tags

Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work

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