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Patient Care Assistant
Company : Shriners Children's Florida
Location : Boston, MA, 02114
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 12 January 2026
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.
We are a premier pediatric specialty, research, and academic teaching hospital with a medical and research partnership with Massachusetts General Brigham. It is the world’s leading center for pediatric burn care and is the only American Burn Association (ABA) exclusively pediatric verified burn center in New England and New York.
Job Overview
The Patient Care Assistant provides supportive services to patient care units as directed by the Unit Coordinators, Staffing Coordinators and Registered Nurses. 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.
The pay range for this position is $16.68 hourly to $22.68 hourly. Compensation is determined based on years of experience and department equity.
Responsibilities
- Delivers patient care including personal hygiene, nutrition, elimination, mobility, ambulation, comfort and rest.
- Orients the patient and family to the patient care areas and assists them to feel comfortable with their surroundings.
- Provides delegated nursing care activities and assists the caregiver as appropriate in daily care, oral hygiene, weights, I&O's.
- Takes part in the discharge process under the direction of the RN.
- Keeps unit and work areas stocked appropriate to the number, acuity and age of patients currently present including PPE.
- Seeks opportunities to assist others when assigned work is complete.
- Provides wound and skin care under the direction of the RN, as appropriate for assigned unit.
- Transports specimens to MGH and SBH laboratories as requested.• Picks up blood products as requisitioned and requested by Shift Coordinator.• Transports patients to MGH or MEEI for x-rays, office visits, or special tests as requested by Unit Secretary and/or Shift Coordinator. Transports patients internally to various departments as needed (School Room/Rehab/OR/PACU).
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma / GED required
Certification/Licensure
Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) required
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) required
Experience
Some healthcare experience required; hospital setting preferred
One year of pediatric experience preferred
Shriners Children’s is an EOE/Drug-Free, Smoke-Free Workplace.
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Frequently asked questions
Patient Care Assistants in Boston’s pediatric specialty centers focus heavily on hands-on care tailored to children, including wound management and assisting with mobility, unlike general healthcare aides. Their work supports multidisciplinary teams in a research-driven environment, enhancing specialized pediatric patient outcomes.
Strong communication with young patients and families, proficiency in delegated nursing tasks like wound care, and the ability to handle medical equipment safely are vital. Compassion and adaptability also set apart successful Patient Care Assistants in pediatric units.
Many Patient Care Assistants advance by gaining pediatric nursing certifications or pursuing RN degrees. Experience in hospitals, especially pediatric specialty centers like Shriners Children’s, often opens doors to roles such as Licensed Practical Nurse or Pediatric Nurse.
Besides standard medical coverage from day one, employees at Shriners Children’s enjoy retirement plans with employer matching, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and diverse insurance options, all within a supportive culture recognized by Forbes.
Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) credentials combined with CPR certification are often prerequisites. In Boston, pediatric experience or specialized pediatric care training boosts employability due to the city’s concentration of pediatric specialty hospitals.
Boston’s robust healthcare industry, especially in pediatrics, creates steady demand for Patient Care Assistants. However, competition is heightened by the city’s numerous top-tier hospitals and research centers, requiring applicants to demonstrate specialized pediatric experience.
At Shriners Children’s Florida, Patient Care Assistants engage with complex pediatric burn care and benefit from partnerships with leading institutions like Massachusetts General Brigham, offering exposure to cutting-edge research and multidisciplinary education unique to this setting.
Shriners Children’s offers tuition reimbursement and encourages professional development through hands-on experience in a renowned pediatric specialty hospital. This fosters a learning environment where assistants can build skills aligned with both clinical care and research.
Compensation typically ranges between $16.68 and $22.68 per hour, influenced by experience and departmental equity. Boston’s healthcare sector offers competitive pay aligning with its cost of living and specialized pediatric care demands.
Assistants support nurses by preparing patients and families for discharge, ensuring comfort and understanding of care routines. This collaboration helps maintain continuity of care and reduces readmission risks, particularly important in pediatric specialty contexts.