Emergency Dept Patient Care Assistant — Day Shift, Benefits

Prime Healthcare; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Healthcare Mercy Medical Center in Aurora, IL seeks a Patient Care Assistant for the Emergency Department. The role supports daily living activities, provides basic nursing care under RN supervision, and helps maintain a safe patient environment.

Required certifications include CNA (preferred), phlebotomy and EKG (preferred), with BLS within 30 days. Schedule is days, 7:00am–7:30pm, 3-12 hour shifts. Competitive benefits offered.

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.
• CNA certification required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

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 (AHA)

Medical Terminology

Acute care experience

Education

CNA State approved Certification

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Prime Healthcare Mercy Medical Center in Aurora, IL seeks a Patient Care Assistant for the Emergency Department. The role supports daily living activities, provides basic nursing care under RN supervision, and helps maintain a safe patient environment.

Required certifications include CNA (preferred), phlebotomy and EKG (preferred), with BLS within 30 days. Schedule is days, 7:00am–7:30pm, 3-12 hour shifts. Competitive benefits offered.