About this opportunity
Shriners Children's Chicago lists this Patient Care Assistant opportunity in boston, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Patient Care Assistant
The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) provides direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, contributing to a safe, efficient, and supportive environment for pediatric patients and their families.
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 MGH and SBH laboratories as requested.
Picks up blood products as requisitioned and requested by Shift Coordinator.
Transports patients to MGH or MEEI for x-rays, office visits, or special tests as requested by Unit Secretary and/or Shift Coordinator. Transports patients internally to various departments as needed (School Room/Rehab/OR/PACU).
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma / GED
Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Some healthcare experience
Preferred Qualifications
Hospital setting experience
One year of pediatric experience
The pay range for this position is $18.15 - $27.24. Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.
Worksite address
boston, MA, 02298, US
Who can apply
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