Patient Care Assistant - Greenville, United States - Shriners Children's
Description
Company Overview:
Shriners Childrens is a family 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 defines us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.
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 full-time Patient Care Assistant on our Inpatient Unit. This is a day shift position that will be expected to work 7:00am to 7:00pm.
Responsibilities:The Patient Care Assistant assists in the delivery of patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The Patient Care Assistant provides direct patient care and performs routine tasks as assigned. Must consistently demonstrate caring and appropriate behavior when interacting with patients and families. Monitors the activities of patients and maintains a safe physical and psychosocial environment.
Qualifications:Education
High School Diploma /GED
Certification/Licensure
Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) in state of SC required
Basic Life Support (BLS) - or obtained within 3 months
Experience
Some nursing assistant experience
One year of pediatric nursing assistant experience preferred
Other
Current full vaccination status required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills