Patient Care Assistant - Per Diem

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.

Shriners Children’s Northern California is proud to be nationally ranked as a leader in pediatric orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report, in partnership with UC Davis Children’s Hospital. As an ACS-verified Level I Children’s Surgery Center, we are committed to providing world-class care in a family-centered environment. Our state-of-the-art facility specializes in orthopedics, rehabilitation, burns, pediatric surgery and cleft lip and palate services, transforming the lives of thousands of children every year from around the world.

Joining our team means being part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to innovation, collaboration and making a lasting impact on the lives of our patients and their families. At Shriners Children’s Northern California, you’ll find a supportive community, opportunities for growth, and the chance to contribute to life-changing work every day.

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 Patient Care Assistant in our Inpatient Unit.  

This position is per diem, non-exempt and benefits eligible. The pay range for this position is $25.71/hour - $36.30/hour. Compensation is determined based on years of experience and departmental equity. 

Responsibilities

The Patient Care Assistant assists in the delivery of patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.  The PCA provides direct patient care and performs routine tasks as assigned.  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.

Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Certification/Licensure

Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) or one year experience as a nursing assistant

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Experience

One year of pediatric experience preferred

Other

Current full vaccination status required