Compassionate Pediatric Care Assistant

Shriners Children’s Hospital; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Job summary

Shriners Children’s Hospital is seeking a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) to join its pediatric care team. You will provide direct patient care, assist with hygiene, nutrition and comfort, and support the care team under RN supervision.

The role emphasizes compassionate pediatric care, proper PPE use and participation in discharge activities within a multi-disciplinary setting across the Shriners network.

Qualifications

• Current CNA certification is required.
• CPR certification or willingness to obtain is required.
• High school diploma or GED is required.

Responsibilities

• Delivers patient care including personal hygiene, nutrition, elimination, mobility, ambulation, comfort and rest.
• Orients patient and family to care areas and supports comfort in surroundings.
• Performs delegated nursing aid tasks and assists caregiver with daily care and oral hygiene.
• Takes part in discharge processes under RN supervision.
• Maintains supply levels and PPE readiness based on patient acuity and age.
• Assists others when assigned tasks are completed.
• Provides wound and skin care under RN direction, as appropriate.
• Transports specimens to laboratories as requested.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)

CPR Certification

Job description

Shriners Children’s Hospital is seeking a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) to join its pediatric care team. You will provide direct patient care, assist with hygiene, nutrition and comfort, and support the care team under RN supervision.

The role emphasizes compassionate pediatric care, proper PPE use and participation in discharge activities within a multi-disciplinary setting across the Shriners network.