Patient Care Assistant I, Burns PICU

Shriners Children’s Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Children's is seeking a Patient Care Assistant I for the Burns PICU in Boston, MA. On-site, per diem role assisting with daily living activities and patient care under RN supervision. Requires CNA, CPR and pediatric care experience; high school diploma or GED accepted.

Per diem shifts support a high-acuity pediatric environment. Job focuses on wound care support, safety, hygiene, and coordination with the care team to ensure smooth patient flow and family comfort.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• CNA certification is required.
• CPR certification is required.
• At least 1 year of pediatric care experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including daily living activities.
• Assist with hygiene, nutrition, mobility and comfort.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organized patient environment.
• Support discharge process under RN supervision.
• Transport patients and supplies as needed.

Skills

CNA

Pediatric care

CPR

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) certificate

Job description

Patient Care Assistant I, Burns PICUWe collect and process your data on this site to better understand how it is used. You can give your consent to all or selected purposes, or you can decline them all. For more information, see our privacy policy.# Shriners Children's## Patient Care Assistant I, Burns PICUApply: On-Site: Boston, MA: Per Diem: Posted Today: JR102744**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** ## 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 experienceCompensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.