Patient Care Assistant - Burns (PICU)

Shriners Children’s Hospital; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Children’s Hospital in Galveston, TX seeks a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) in the Burns unit (PICU) to deliver direct patient care under RN supervision.

The PCA assists with hygiene, mobility, nutrition, and daily activities; orients families; supports wound care under RN guidance; participates in discharge prep; maintains stocked units including PPE.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CNA certification required.
• CPR certification (AHA) required.

Responsibilities

• Delivers patient care including personal hygiene, nutrition, elimination, mobility, ambulation, comfort and rest.
• Orients patient and family to care areas and helps them feel comfortable.
• Performs delegated nursing care activities and assists with daily care under RN direction.
• Participates in discharge process under RN supervision.
• Maintains unit stocked with supplies and PPE as needed.
• Assists others when tasks are complete.
• Performs wound and skin care under RN direction when appropriate.

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)

CPR Certification (American Heart Association)

Job description

## Patient Care Assistant - Burns (PICU)Apply: On-Site: Galveston, TX: Full time: Posted Today: JR101731**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. **CURRENT EMPLOYEES**: Please log into Workday Click Here to apply internally through the \"Jobs Hub\" **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.**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 experienceCompensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.