Mental Health Care Assistant: Patient Care & Coordination

Carle-Health; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking a patient care assistant to support RN-directed tasks in a clinical setting in Illinois. You will perform daily patient care, monitor vital signs, and help with admissions, transfers and discharges under supervision.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED and BLS certification within 30 days of hire. You will work closely with the nursing team to ensure safety and compassionate care, while maintaining accurate EMR entries.

Qualifications

• Certification: BLS within 30 days (AHA).
• Education: H.S. Diploma/GED (Required).
• Work Experience: not specified.

Responsibilities

• Assist RN with daily patient care including bathing, hygiene, feeding, activity orders and ambulation.
• Document vital signs and patient data in EMR.
• Assist with admission, transfer and discharge processes under RN supervision.
• Ensure patient call light is within reach and respond promptly.
• Collaborate with nursing and therapy teams to support patient care.

Skills

BLS certification

Education

H.S. Diploma/GED

Tools

EMR

Job description

Carle Health is seeking a patient care assistant to support RN-directed tasks in a clinical setting in Illinois. You will perform daily patient care, monitor vital signs, and help with admissions, transfers and discharges under supervision.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED and BLS certification within 30 days of hire. You will work closely with the nursing team to ensure safety and compassionate care, while maintaining accurate EMR entries.