Patient Care Assistant (PCA)

Location: Nexus Children’s Hospital – Shenandoah, TX
Schedule: Full-Time  (Day & Night Shifts Available)

About Us

Nexus Children’s Hospital – Shenandoah is a 50-bed specialty hospital in north Houston providing inpatient  care for both children and adults. We serve higher-acuity patients with complex medical and behavioral diagnoses, including brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, chronic illnesses, and adolescents with co-occurring conditions.

At Nexus Health Systems, we’re bridging medical and behavioral care so no person falls through the cracks. Our programs provide holistic, specialty care that helps individuals navigate physical, behavioral, and mental health needs—setting them up for greater success at discharge and beyond.

Position Summary

The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) provides direct care and behavioral support to patients with medical and psychiatric disorders. Working as part of an interdisciplinary team, PCAs assist with daily living needs, therapeutic activities, and ensure the environment remains safe, structured, and compassionate.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) including bathing, dressing, feeding, positioning, and grooming.

• Observe, record, and report changes in patients’ behavior, mental status, and vital signs.

• Support individualized care plans, daily group programs, and therapeutic interventions.

• Follow facility policies and behavioral health safety procedures to maintain a therapeutic environment.

• Collaborate with nurses, psychiatrists, pediatricians, and therapists to ensure coordinated, whole-person care.

• Assist in crisis prevention and intervention to maintain patient and staff safety.

Licensure / Certification

• CPR / BLS certification required upon hire.

Nexus Core Values (GOPTIC)

Genuine – Operate with integrity and build trust among patients, families, and colleagues.
Ownership – Take personal responsibility for actions and outcomes.
Positivity – Approach challenges with optimism and compassion.
Teamwork – Work together to achieve our mission and support each other.
Innovation – Seek better, more effective ways to help patients and families.
Compassion – Always put our patients first; our mission begins and ends with them.

Before Applying

Please consider the following:

1. Have you worked with patients with medical and psychiatric disorders?

2. Can you work 12-hour shifts (days, nights, or weekends)?

3. Are you passionate about helping patients return to meaningful, productive lives?

4. Are you committed to teamwork, compassion, and innovation?

5. Are you GOPTIC?

If you answered YES to all five—apply today and help us continue to bridge the gap between medical and behavioral care at Nexus Children’s Hospital – Shenandoah.