Compassionate Patient Care Assistant | Day Shift, Acute Care

Holy Family Medical Center; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Holy Family Medical Center in Des Plaines, IL is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to join the Telemetry/Stepdown team on the Day shift. You will provide basic nursing care and assist with activities of daily living under the supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the unit.

Responsibilities include maintaining a safe environment, supporting patients across shifts, and collaborating with the care team.

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.

Responsibilities

• The Patient Care Assistant assists 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 Registered Nurse in charge of the team and/or unit.

Skills

Phlebotomy certification

EKG certification

BLS certificate

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Holy Family Medical Center in Des Plaines, IL is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to join the Telemetry/Stepdown team on the Day shift. You will provide basic nursing care and assist with activities of daily living under the supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the unit.

Responsibilities include maintaining a safe environment, supporting patients across shifts, and collaborating with the care team.