Patient Care Assistant - PACU

Shriners Children's; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Children’s in Texas seeks a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant to support pediatric patients with daily care, nutrition, hygiene, mobility, and comfort. You will work closely with the care team to ensure consistent, comprehensive care for young patients in a welcoming environment.

As part of a multidisciplinary pediatric team, you will orient families to the care setting, assist with daily activities, and participate in discharge planning under RN supervision, emphasizing patient

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• CNA certification is required.
• CPR certification 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 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 laboratories as requested.
• Picks up blood products as requisitioned and requested by Shift Coordinator.

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

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.

Job Description

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 laboratories as requested.
• Picks up blood products as requisitioned and requested by Shift Coordinator.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED
• Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Preferred Qualifications

• Hospital setting experience
• One year of pediatric experience

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