Patient Care Assistant (PCA) - Inpatient Services
Posted 14 days ago
Company Overview
Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.
With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status. Please click here to learn more about our locations.
Job Description
Shriners Children's Chicago has an opportunity for a Part-Time Patient Care Assistant in our Inpatient Unit. Join a team of professionals committed to improving children's lives. Our top healthcare professionals excel in their practices and provide compassionate, family-centered care to children who need it most.
Hours: This part-time position is 48 hours bi-weekly (0.6 FTE) and the hours are 6:00 am - 2:30 pm with an every other weekend rotation and holiday rotation.
Key Responsibilities:
The Patient Care Assistant assists in the delivery of patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
The PCA provides direct patient care and performs routine tasks as assigned.
Must consistently demonstrate caring and appropriate behavior when interacting with patients and families.
Assists with wound and skin care, keeps unit and work areas stocked, and provides delegated nursing care activities as appropriate.
Required Qualifications:
High School Diploma / GED
Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification from American Heart Association
One year of pediatric experience
Shriners Children's is changing lives every day through innovative pediatric specialty care, world-class research and outstanding medical education. With locations in the United States, Canada and Mexico, we provide advanced care for children with orthopaedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries, and cleft lip and palate, regardless of a family's ability to pay. Shriners Hospitals for Children is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and relies on the generosity of donors. All donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law. If you know of a child Shriners Hospitals for Children might be able to help, please call our toll-free patient referral line: In the U.S.: 800.237.5055 In Canada: 800.361.7256
Key team members
Pat Edwards, M.A.
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