Connecticut Children's·Hartford, Connecticut
Perform routine direct patient care, environmental, and administrative support activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Promote the health, safety, and comfort of pediatric patients and their families within a fast-paced medical-surgical unit.
Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse as part of an inpatient/hospital unit, performs a variety of routine direct patient care, environmental and administrative support activities to promote the health, safety and comfort of patients and families. All patient care and support activities are completed in accordance with CCMC and unit policies and procedures.
Connecticut Children’s is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children’s offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states. Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home. Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members.
At Connecticut Children’s, treating children isn’t just our job – it’s our passion. As a leading children’s health system experiencing steady growth, we’re excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children’s health and well-being as one team.
MS7 is a very fast paced medical surgical floor with 28 beds where our average patient turnaround and length of stay is between 24 hours to 3 days.
We specialize in the care of children with complex Neurology, Cardiology, Pulmonary and Urology conditions as well as other general medical ailments.
Our team is family oriented and we pride ourselves on teamwork, discovery, advocacy, communication and providing compassionate care.
We work closely with a multitude of specialty areas including both the Neonatal and Pediatric intensive care units.
We strive to provide patient and family centered care that incorporates our families input to ensure a comprehensive plan of care.
Our goal is to build strong trusting relationships with our patients and families.
We look forward to welcoming new team members!
Requires a high school diploma or GED and BLS/CPR certification within two weeks of hire. Preferred qualifications include CNA, MA, or EMT certification and at least one year of pediatric PCA experience.
Market context
In Connecticut, patient care assistant roles are typically in steady demand across hospital and pediatric settings, especially when units need support with direct patient care and routine clinical tasks. Competition is often stronger for candidates with CNA, MA, or EMT certification and prior pediatric PCA experience, so confirming your BLS/CPR timeline and highlighting any pediatric bedside experience can strengthen your application. Job requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review key details faster before applying.
