Patient Care Assistant - Acute Medical - Surgical - Holy Family

Prime Healthcare; Charlottetown; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Patient Care Assistant II to join their Acute Medical Surgical Unit. This role involves providing essential support to patients, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring a safe environment under the guidance of registered nurses. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in patient care, including certifications in BLS and dysrhythmia monitoring. Join a forward-thinking organization that values its employees with a competitive compensation package, including flexible benefits tailored to individual needs. If you are passionate about patient care and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

401K Retirement Plan

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and current Patient Care certification required.
• BLS and Dysrhythmia Interpretation certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily living activities and provide basic nursing care.
• Maintain a safe environment under RN supervision.

Skills

Patient Care

Dysrhythmia Monitoring

Medical Terminology

Phlebotomy

EKG Interpretation

Education

High School Diploma

Current Certification in Patient Care

BLS Certification

Job description

Overview

Department: Acute Medical Surgical Unit

Shift: Full-Time, Day 12 Hour Shift

Hospital: LTACH Holy Family

Location: 100 N Des Plaines River Road Des Plaines, IL 60016

Responsibilities

The Patient Care Assistant II (PCA II) is a certified person who performs direct care in the department setting. The PCA II maintains a current certification in patient care and is responsible to assist patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to all patients and assists in maintenance of a safe environment under the direction and supervision of the RN as long as the activity does not distract from primary responsibility for dysrhythmia monitoring.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. High School Diploma or equivalent.
2. Current Certification in Patient Care required (M.A. / CNA / EMT / Paramedic / Patient Care Tech, etc.).
3. Current Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate upon hire and maintain current preferred.
4. Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
5. Six months previous experience as Monitor Technician, preferred.
6. Current Phlebotomy certification upon hire, preferred.
7. Current EKG certification upon hire, preferred.
8. Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology.
9. Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office, preferred.
10. Current Behavioral Violence Prevention (BVP) certificate within 6 months of hire and maintain current per facility requirement.

Holy Family Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $18.90 to $28.01. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.