Patient Care Assistant

153 The Shriners Hospital for Children; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Children's seeks a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care for pediatric patients under the supervision of a registered nurse. You will assist with activities of daily living, maintain a safe, clean care environment, and help with discharge and transport as needed.

Required qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, CNA certification, CPR certification, and at least one year of pediatric experience. Comprehensive benefits accompany this role.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.

Responsibilities

• Delivers patient care including personal hygiene, nutrition, and rest under RN supervision.
• Orients patients and families to care areas and maintains a safe, clean environment.
• Assists with daily living activities and supports the care team.
• Participates in discharge processes and ensures proper transport as needed.

Education

High School Diploma / GED

CNA Certification

CPR Certification

Job description

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.

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.

Every day, we provide innovative, compassionate care and conduct leading research that enhances the quality of life for children and their families. We invite you to explore the many rewarding career paths at Shriners Children's, from clinical and non-clinical positions to education and research opportunities. We're always looking for driven, compassionate professionals to join our team as nurses, physical therapists, medical assistants, administrative staff and much more. No matter where you're located, you'll find openings at our Shriners Children's facilities across the U.S., in Canada and Mexico and at our corporate headquarters in Tampa, Florida.

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 experience

Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.

Eligible Shriners Children's employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance, retirement matching and so much more!