Patient Care Assistant – Per Diem

Shriners Children's

Patient Care Assistant providing direct patient care under RN supervision in a pediatric specialty medical center. Involving tasks like wound care, stocking, and patient interactions promoting compassionate care.

Posted 6/27/2026part-timeSacramento • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $26 - $36 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist in the delivery of patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse
Provide direct patient care and perform routine tasks as assigned
Consistently demonstrate caring and appropriate behavior when interacting with patients and families
Assist with wound and skin care
Keep unit and work areas stocked
Provide delegated nursing care activities as appropriate

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma / GED
Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) or one year experience as a nursing assistant
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
One year of pediatric experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical coverage on first day
403(b) and Roth 403(b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year
Paid time off for FT and PT status (40+ hours per pay period)
Life insurance
Short term and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans
Health Savings Account (HSA) if a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) is elected
Tuition reimbursement
Home & auto insurance
Hospitalization
Critical illness insurance
Pet insurance and more

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Hard Skills & Tools

Patient CareWound CareSkin CareNursing Care ActivitiesPediatric Care

Soft Skills

Caring BehaviorInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Certifications

Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)