Patient Care Assistant - Burns (PICU)

150 Shriners Hospitals for Children; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Children's is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role involves assisting with wound care, daily activities, and discharge planning for pediatric patients up to age 18.

Hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm, in a patient-focused environment. The position emphasizes compassionate care and teamwork in a pediatric setting, with responsibilities including maintaining stock and PPE and supporting families

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) certification is required.
• CPR certification through American Heart Association is required.

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 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, 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.

Education

High School Diploma / GED

CNA

CPR (American Heart Association)

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.

Job Description

The Patient Care Assistant assists in the delivery of patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The PCA provides direct patient care and performs routine tasks as assigned. Consistently demonstrates caring and appropriate behavior when interacting with patients and families. Assists with wound and skin care, keeps unit and work areas stocked, and provides delegated nursing care activities as appropriate.

Hours: The hours for this full-time position are Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.

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.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma / GED
• Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation through American Heart Association (CPR)

Preferred Qualifications:

• One year of pediatric experience

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