Patient Care Assistant - Shriners Childrens Hospital : Job Details

Company Overview

Shriners Children's is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. 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.

All employees are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage on their first day! In addition, upon hire all employees are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403 (b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service. Employees in a full-time or part-time status (40+ hours per pay period) will also be eligible for paid time off, life insurance, short term and long-term disability and the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans. Additional benefits available to full-time and part-time employees include tuition reimbursement, home & auto, hospitalization, critical illness, pet insurance and much more! Coverage is available to employees and their qualified dependents in accordance with the plans. Benefits may vary based on state law.

Job Overview

Shriners Children's is the premier pediatric burn, orthopaedic, spinal cord injury, cleft lip and palate, and pediatric subspecialties medical center. We have an opportunity for a Patient Care Assistant in our Inpatient Unit in our Spokane facility, which specializes in Orthopedics.

Schedule: Full-time (in-person)

Holidays: 9 observed holidays per year

Compensation range: Pay range for this position is $16.43-$24.64/hr. The hired applicant's placement within the range is based on qualifications, professional experience and education.

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 the planning and provision of structured, age appropriate activities for patients under the guidance or direction of a Child Life Therapist. Monitors children's activities and maintains a safe physical and psychosocial environment for children.

Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Certification/Licensure

Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Experience

One year of pediatric experience preferred

Other

Current full vaccination status required