Patient Care Assistant II -Inpatient Services (PRN)

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.

With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status. Please click here to learn more about our locations.

Job Description

Provides assistance to professional staff in completion of patient-related tasks which include but are not limited to a) Assist patients with ADL's; b) Assist patients with their exercise (rehab); c) Assist staff to maintain a safe, clean environment on the IPU. Takes primary responsibility for tracking patient equipment. Shriners Portland is looking for a PRN Patient Care Assistant to join the team!

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintains a safe environment by following safety standard policies and procedures.

• Demonstrates ability to set up overhead frame on beds and cribs. Familiar with traction setups commonly used on IPU.

• Demonstrates ability to perform clinical skills taught during the current year. These include but are not limited to: temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate, cast care, bladder scanning, dipstick, and guaiac testing.

• Understands the importance of providing quality service to patients, coworkers and the public. Strives to exceed expectations through the application of good customer service skills, both internally and externally.

• Demonstrates proper body mechanics when lifting/transferring patients and/or equipment without injury.

Required Qualifications:

• Certificate Nursing Assistant (CNA)

• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED

• 1 year Nursing Assistant

Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.