Compassionate Patient Care Assistant - Rehab (Part-Time)

Saint Joseph Hospital - Elgin; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Joseph Hospital - Elgin is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support patient daily living activities, perform basic nursing tasks, and help maintain a safe care environment under RN supervision.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, Illinois CNA certification, and BLS. Preferred phlebotomy and EKG certs with prior acute care or physician office exposure. This role is part-time, days shift, in Illinois.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• CNA, Illinois approved Certification required.
• 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

Medical Terminology

Patient care

ADLs assistance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CNA certification (Illinois approved)

Phlebotomy certification

EKG certification

BLS (AHA) within 30 days

Healthcare terminology knowledge

6 months acute care experience

Job description

Saint Joseph Hospital - Elgin is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support patient daily living activities, perform basic nursing tasks, and help maintain a safe care environment under RN supervision.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, Illinois CNA certification, and BLS. Preferred phlebotomy and EKG certs with prior acute care or physician office exposure. This role is part-time, days shift, in Illinois.