Connecticut Children's·Hartford, Connecticut
Performs routine direct patient care and administrative support activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Promotes the health, safety, and comfort of pediatric patients and families within an inpatient hospital 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.
MS8 is a team oriented, fast paced, 27 bed, inpatient floor. Our team works closely with multiple specialty areas to provide compassionate care, innovative treatment options, and novel clinical therapies to children and young adults affected by cancer and blood disorders. Our staff are provided a strong foundation for caring for this population by offering both Hem/Onc Foundations classes and Chemotherapy/Biotherapy classes. We value continuity of care and build strong relationships with our patients and their families.
Requires a high school diploma and BLS/CPR certification, with Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training required within three months. CNA certification or experience in pediatric patient care is strongly preferred.
Market context
Patient care assistant roles in Connecticut hospitals are often competitive because employers look for a high school diploma plus training or experience in CNA, Medical Assistant, or EMT pathways, and pediatric PCA experience can strengthen an application. For this MS8 24-hour role, review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time reading the original posting, then tailor your resume to show pediatric bedside support, teamwork, and any direct patient care training.
