Patient Care Assistant I, Burns PICU

The Shriners Hospital for Children • Boston, MA

2d

About The Position

Provides direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, assisting with activities of daily living and maintaining a safe, clean, and organized patient environment. The role supports children and families in the Burns PICU by providing delegated care and helping patients feel comfortable in their surroundings.

The Patient Care Assistant I helps with personal care, nutrition, elimination, mobility, comfort, rest, and other daily care needs. The role also supports unit operations by keeping work areas stocked and transporting specimens, blood products, and patients as requested.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA).
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• One year of pediatric experience.

Nice To Haves

• Hospital setting experience.
• One year of pediatric experience.

Responsibilities

• Delivers patient care, including personal hygiene, nutrition, elimination, mobility, ambulation, comfort, and rest.
• Orients patients and families to patient care areas and helps them feel comfortable with their surroundings.
• Provides delegated nursing care activities and assists the caregiver with daily care, oral hygiene, weights, and intake and output measurements, as appropriate.
• Participates in the discharge process under the direction of the RN.
• Keeps unit and work areas stocked appropriately for the number, acuity, and age of patients, including stocking personal protective equipment.
• Seeks opportunities to assist others when assigned work is complete.
• Provides wound and skin care under the direction of the RN, as appropriate for the assigned unit.
• Transports specimens to MGH and SBH laboratories as requested.
• Picks up blood products as requisitioned and requested by the Shift Coordinator.
• Transports patients to MGH or MEEI for x-rays, office visits, or special tests as requested by the Unit Secretary and/or Shift Coordinator.
• Transports patients internally to departments such as the School Room, Rehab, OR, and PACU as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED