Night Shift Patient Care Assistant

Prime Healthcare; Illinois; On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Olympia Fields Hospital, part of Prime Healthcare, is seeking a Patient Care Assistant for night shifts to support patients with daily living activities and basic nursing care under the supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge.

Preferred CNA certification with a high school diploma, plus current BLS, and preferred phlebotomy and EKG credentials; up to six months acute care experience is desirable. Benefits and total rewards accompany the role.

Qualifications

• Current Phlebotomy certification upon hire, preferred.
• Current EKG certification upon hire, preferred.
• Current BLS (AHA) within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Minimum six months experience in 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 maintaining a safe environment under RN supervision.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EKG certification

BLS certification

Medical terminology

Patient care

Education

CNA certification (State approved)

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Olympia Fields Hospital, part of Prime Healthcare, is seeking a Patient Care Assistant for night shifts to support patients with daily living activities and basic nursing care under the supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge.

Preferred CNA certification with a high school diploma, plus current BLS, and preferred phlebotomy and EKG credentials; up to six months acute care experience is desirable. Benefits and total rewards accompany the role.