Pediatric Patient Care Assistant

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

Job summary

Shriners Children’s in Boston is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. You will assist with activities of daily living, maintain a safe, clean, and organized patient environment, and help families feel comfortable.

Responsibilities include wound care under RN direction, assisting with transfers and transports to labs or imaging, and supporting the discharge process.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) required.
• CPR required.
• One year of pediatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Delivers patient care including personal hygiene, nutrition, elimination, mobility, ambulation and rest.
• Orients patients and families to care areas and helps them feel comfortable.
• Provides delegated nursing care and assists with daily care, oral hygiene, weights, I&O's.
• Participates in discharge planning under the RN.
• Keeps unit stocked with PPE and supplies appropriate to patient mix.
• Assists others when assigned tasks are complete.
• Provides wound and skin care under direction of the RN.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)

CPR Certification

Job description

Shriners Children’s in Boston is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. You will assist with activities of daily living, maintain a safe, clean, and organized patient environment, and help families feel comfortable.

Responsibilities include wound care under RN direction, assisting with transfers and transports to labs or imaging, and supporting the discharge process.