Patient Care Assistant - Day Shift

🌿 Nexus Neurorecovery Center – Conroe

Patient Care Assistant (PCA)

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

About Nexus Neurorecovery Center – Conroe

Situated on a peaceful, wooded 26-acre campus , Nexus Neurorecovery Center – Conroe offers the RISE Program , a comprehensive neurological rehabilitation program for adults recovering from severe traumatic brain injury (TBI), stroke, spinal cord injury , and other neurological diagnoses .

This campus is also home to the Life Care Program , which provides long-term residential care for individuals who have sustained serious, life-altering injuries and require ongoing clinical and behavioral support.

At Nexus Neurorecovery Center, we are committed to helping each individual rebuild independence, purpose, and quality of life - because at Nexus, we’re mending minds.

Position Summary

The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) provides hands-on care, supervision, and rehabilitation support to adult patients recovering from neurological injuries or living with long-term care needs. Working under the supervision of licensed nurses and rehabilitation professionals, the PCA helps patients with daily routines, therapeutic activities, and behavioral support in a compassionate, structured environment designed to promote recovery and independence.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, feeding, mobility, transfers, and grooming.
• Observe, monitor, and accurately document patient behavior, participation, and vital signs.
• Support therapeutic, rehabilitative, and recreational programming to encourage patient engagement and progress.
• Assist in implementing individualized care and behavioral support plans under clinical supervision.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and therapeutic environment , ensuring adherence to patient care protocols and safety procedures.
• Respond to crises or behavioral escalations using approved de-escalation and intervention techniques to maintain safety.
• Collaborate with nurses, therapists, case managers, and rehabilitation specialists to ensure coordinated and holistic care.

Licensure & Certifications

• De-escalation Training – required within 30 days of hire
• CPR / BLS Certification – required

Our Core Values: GOPTIC

At Nexus, GOPTIC defines who we are and how we serve our patients.

• Genuine – We act with honesty, integrity, and empathy in all interactions.
• Ownership – We take responsibility for our actions and celebrate shared success.
• Positivity – We maintain an optimistic and encouraging outlook that fosters healing.
• Teamwork – We collaborate across disciplines to help patients reach their highest potential.
• Innovation – We continuously seek better, more effective ways to deliver care.
• Compassion – We put our patients and families first, always leading with empathy and respect.

Before You Apply

Ask yourself

• Have you worked with adults recovering from neurological or brain injuries ?
• Can you commit to 12-hour shifts ?
• Are you flexible to work days, nights, or weekends ?
• Are you passionate about helping individuals regain independence and quality of life ?
• Do you live the GOPTIC values every day?

If your answer is YES to all five questions, we invite you to apply today and join the Nexus Neurorecovery Center – Conroe team - where we’re mending minds and rebuilding lives every day.