Patient Care Assistant CNA -Acute Medical - Surgical

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

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Patient Care Assistant II to join their Acute Medical Surgical Unit. This role involves providing direct care to patients, assisting with daily activities, and ensuring a safe environment under the supervision of a registered nurse. The ideal candidate will hold relevant certifications and have a passion for patient care. With a competitive compensation package and opportunities for professional growth, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare sector.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

401K

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

Voluntary Benefits

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Current Certification in Patient Care (e.g., M.A., CNA, EMT).
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living and basic nursing care.
• Maintain a safe environment under RN supervision.
• Ensure monitoring activities do not distract from primary responsibilities.

Skills

Patient Care

Dysrhythmia Monitoring

Medical Terminology

Phlebotomy

EKG Interpretation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Current Certification in Patient Care

Current BLS (AHA) certificate

Job description

Overview

Department: Acute Medical Surgical Unit

Shift: Full-Time, Night 12 Hour Shift

Hospital: LTACH Holy Family

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

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Responsibilities

The Patient Care Assistant II (PCA II) is a certified individual who performs direct care in the department setting. The PCA II maintains a current certification in patient care and assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to all patients, and helps maintain a safe environment under the supervision of the RN, ensuring activities do not distract from primary responsibilities such as dysrhythmia monitoring.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. High School Diploma or equivalent.
2. Current Certification in Patient Care required (e.g., M.A., CNA, EMT, Paramedic, Patient Care Tech).
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. Knowledge of Medical Terminology.
9. Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office preferred.

Facility Specific Requirements (may be mandated by facility):

1. 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, including paid time off, 401K, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and voluntary benefits. The estimated total compensation for this role ranges from $18.90 to $28.01, depending on experience, education, credentials, and other factors. The exact starting salary will be determined at the time of hire.