Pediatric Care Assistant: Compassionate Patient Support

Connecticut Children's; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Connecticut Children's in Hartford is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support an inpatient unit under RN supervision. You will perform routine direct patient care, assist with activities of daily living, take vitals, and help with admissions and discharges while following unit policies.

The role emphasizes safety, infection control, documentation in electronic records, and collaboration with the nursing team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Preferred: completion of Certified Nurse’s Aide training, Medical Assistant program, or EMT certification.
• At least 1 year pediatric PCA experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN supervision, including ADLs, vital signs, and specimen collection.
• Accurately document patient information in electronic records.
• Support unit operations, inventory, and routine clerical tasks.
• Demonstrate knowledge of population-specific needs from neonate to adolescent and maintain infection control practices.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Connecticut Children's in Hartford is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support an inpatient unit under RN supervision. You will perform routine direct patient care, assist with activities of daily living, take vitals, and help with admissions and discharges while following unit policies.

The role emphasizes safety, infection control, documentation in electronic records, and collaboration with the nursing team.