Pediatric Care Assistant — CNA, CPR Certified

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

Job summary

Shriners Children's in Galveston, TX, is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care to pediatric patients. The role supports nursing staff with daily activities, vital signs, hygiene, nutrition, and comfort, while maintaining safety and infection control standards.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily care, discharge processes under RN supervision, and coordinating with the care team to ensure smooth patient flow.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) certification required.
• Current CPR certification 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.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Safety and infection control

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma / GED

CNA certification

CPR certification

Job description

Shriners Children's in Galveston, TX, is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care to pediatric patients. The role supports nursing staff with daily activities, vital signs, hygiene, nutrition, and comfort, while maintaining safety and infection control standards.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily care, discharge processes under RN supervision, and coordinating with the care team to ensure smooth patient flow.