Compassionate Patient Care Assistant - Acute Care CNA (Day Shift)

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

Job summary

Prime Healthcare operates Holy Family Medical Center - LTACH in Des Plaines, IL, seeking a Patient Care Assistant for the Telemetry/Stepdown unit. This full-time Days shift (12-hour) includes rotating weekends and holidays; you will assist patients with daily living, provide basic nursing care under the direction of the Registered Nurse in charge of the team.

Qualifications include CNA certification, BLS within 30 days, and preferred phlebotomy/EKG certifications; six months of acute care

Qualifications

• Current Phlebotomy certification upon hire, preferred.
• Current EKG certification upon hire, preferred.
• Current BLS (AHA) within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
• Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office preferred.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), State approved Certification required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living and basic nursing care.
• Maintain a safe environment under supervision of the RN.
• Support telemetry/stepdown unit as part of patient care team.

Skills

Phlebotomy certification

EKG certification

BLS (AHA) within 30 days

Medical Terminology

Acute care experience

CNA certification

High School Diploma

Education

CNA certification

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Prime Healthcare operates Holy Family Medical Center - LTACH in Des Plaines, IL, seeking a Patient Care Assistant for the Telemetry/Stepdown unit. This full-time Days shift (12-hour) includes rotating weekends and holidays; you will assist patients with daily living, provide basic nursing care under the direction of the Registered Nurse in charge of the team.

Qualifications include CNA certification, BLS within 30 days, and preferred phlebotomy/EKG certifications; six months of acute care