Patient Care Assistant

• 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.
• All employees are eligible for medical 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 FT or PT 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 and a Health Savings Account (HSA) if a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) is elected.
• Additional benefits available to FT and PT 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.
• Shriners Children’s Chicago offers specialized care for a wide range of pediatric orthopedic, bone and joint conditions, including rare diseases and syndromes.
• Other specialties include spine and scoliosis care, plastic surgery, cleft lip and palate care, comprehensive rehabilitation and spinal cord injuries.
• Job Overview 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. The pay range for this position is $18.65/hour - $27.98/hour. Compensation is determined based on years of experience and departmental equity.

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. This is not an all-inclusive list of this job’s responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Required: High School Diploma / GED Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification from American Heart Association One year of pediatric experience