Pediatric Care Support Specialist

The Shriners Hospital for Children; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Shriners Hospital for Children in Boston seeks a dedicated Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) to deliver direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. You will assist with daily living activities, hygiene, nutrition, mobility, and safety to support a child-friendly care environment.

Key duties include orienting patients and families, assisting with discharge under RN guidance, stocking units with supplies and PPE, transporting patients and specimens as needed, and providing

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED
• CNA certification
• CPR certification
• One year of pediatric experience

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.

Skills

Patient care

Team coordination

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)

Job description

The Shriners Hospital for Children in Boston seeks a dedicated Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) to deliver direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. You will assist with daily living activities, hygiene, nutrition, mobility, and safety to support a child-friendly care environment.

Key duties include orienting patients and families, assisting with discharge under RN guidance, stocking units with supplies and PPE, transporting patients and specimens as needed, and providing