Patient Care Assistant

Shriners Children’s Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 37,195; Part time

Job summary

Shriners Children’s Hospital in Boston is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to provide direct patient care under RN supervision. This per diem, on-site role supports daily living activities and maintains a safe, clean patient environment.

Responsibilities include assisting with hygiene, nutrition, mobility, patient/family orientation, and helping with discharge under RN guidance; CNA certification and pediatric experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED.
• Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA).
• CPR certification.
• One year of pediatric experience.
• Hospital setting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Delivers patient care including personal hygiene, nutrition, elimination, mobility, ambulation, comfort and rest.
• Orients the patient and family to the patient care areas and assists them to feel comfortable with their surroundings.
• Provides delegated nursing care activities and assists the caregiver as appropriate in daily care, oral hygiene, weights, I&O's.
• Takes part in the discharge process under the direction of the RN.
• Keeps unit and work areas stocked appropriate to the number, acuity and age of patients currently present including PPE.
• Seeks opportunities to assist others when assigned work is complete.
• Provides wound and skin care under the direction of the RN, as appropriate for assigned unit.
• Transports specimens to MGH and SBH laboratories as requested.
• Picks up blood products as requisitioned and requested by Shift Coordinator.
• Transports patients to MGH or MEEI for x-rays, office visits, or special tests as requested by Unit Secretary and/or Shift Coordinator.
• Transports patients internally to various departments as needed (School Room/Rehab/OR/PACU).

Skills

CPR certification

Pediatric experience

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)

Job description

## Patient Care AssistantApplyremote type: On-Sitelocations: Boston, MAtime type: Per Diemposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR100570**Company Overview**Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status. Please click here to learn more about our locations.**Job Description**Provides direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, assisting with activities of daily living and maintaining a safe, clean, and organized patient environment. **Key Responsibilities*** Delivers patient care including personal hygiene, nutrition, elimination, mobility, ambulation, comfort and rest.* Orients the patient and family to the patient care areas and assists them to feel comfortable with their surroundings.* Provides delegated nursing care activities and assists the caregiver as appropriate in daily care, oral hygiene, weights, I&O's.* Takes part in the discharge process under the direction of the RN.* Keeps unit and work areas stocked appropriate to the number, acuity and age of patients currently present including PPE.* Seeks opportunities to assist others when assigned work is complete.* Provides wound and skin care under the direction of the RN, as appropriate for assigned unit.* Transports specimens to MGH and SBH laboratories as requested.* Picks up blood products as requisitioned and requested by Shift Coordinator.* Transports patients to MGH or MEEI for x-rays, office visits, or special tests as requested by Unit Secretary and/or Shift Coordinator. Transports patients internally to various departments as needed (School Room/Rehab/OR/PACU).**Required Qualifications*** High School Diploma / GED* Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)* Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)* One year of pediatric experience**Preferred Qualifications*** hospital setting experience* One year of pediatric experienceThe pay range for this position is $18.15 - $27.24. Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.