Compassionate Patient Care Assistant – 12-Hour Day Shifts

Prime Healthcare; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401K retirement plan

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Resurrections Medical Center in Chicago, IL is seeking a Patient Care Assistant for the Med Surg department. You will support patients with activities of daily living and provide basic nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

The schedule is 7am-7:30pm (12-hour shifts) with rotating weekends and holidays. A CNA certification is preferred, and several certifications (Phlebotomy, EKG, and BLS) are desirable along with knowledge of medical terminology.

Qualifications

• CNA certification required or state approved certification.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred on hire.
• EKG certification preferred on hire.
• BLS (AHA) within 30 days of hire and kept current.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum six months experience in an acute care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with activities of daily living and basic nursing care.
• Maintains a safe patient environment under RN supervision.
• Supports team with unit activities and patient comfort.

Education

CNA certification

Phlebotomy certification

EKG certification

BLS (AHA) within 30 days

Medical Terminology knowledge

High School Diploma or equivalent

Minimum six months acute care experience

Job description

Resurrections Medical Center in Chicago, IL is seeking a Patient Care Assistant for the Med Surg department. You will support patients with activities of daily living and provide basic nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

The schedule is 7am-7:30pm (12-hour shifts) with rotating weekends and holidays. A CNA certification is preferred, and several certifications (Phlebotomy, EKG, and BLS) are desirable along with knowledge of medical terminology.