Night Shift Patient Care Assistant — Acute Care Support

Prime Healthcare; Rosemont (IL); On-site; USD 24,796 - 36,754; Full time

Job summary

Holy Family Medical Center is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (NOC shift) to support the Medical Surgical Telemetry unit. The role involves assisting patients with daily living activities and providing basic nursing care under RN supervision during the night shift.

Required CNA certification, High School diploma, and BLS within 30 days; phlebotomy and EKG certifications are preferred. Prior acute care experience is favored. Includes total rewards and benefits package.

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

Nursing assistant skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CNA Illinois approved Certification

Phlebotomy certification

EKG certification

BLS (AHA) within 30 days

Job description

Holy Family Medical Center is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (NOC shift) to support the Medical Surgical Telemetry unit. The role involves assisting patients with daily living activities and providing basic nursing care under RN supervision during the night shift.

Required CNA certification, High School diploma, and BLS within 30 days; phlebotomy and EKG certifications are preferred. Prior acute care experience is favored. Includes total rewards and benefits package.