Day Shift Patient Care Assistant — Surgical Stepdown

Resurrection Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Resurrection Medical Center in Chicago offers a Patient Care Assistant role in the Surgical Stepdown unit. The position covers days, with 12-hour shifts, requiring a caring presence for daily living activities and basic nursing care under RN supervision.

Ideal candidates will have CNA certification, potential phlebotomy/EKG/BLS credentials, and a preference for prior acute care or physician office experience. A comprehensive benefits package is provided.

Qualifications

• 1. Current Phlebotomy certification upon hire, preferred.
• 2. Current EKG certification upon hire, preferred.
• 3. Current BLS (AHA) within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
• 4. Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• 5. 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.

Education

CNA, State approved Certification

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Resurrection Medical Center in Chicago offers a Patient Care Assistant role in the Surgical Stepdown unit. The position covers days, with 12-hour shifts, requiring a caring presence for daily living activities and basic nursing care under RN supervision.

Ideal candidates will have CNA certification, potential phlebotomy/EKG/BLS credentials, and a preference for prior acute care or physician office experience. A comprehensive benefits package is provided.