Patient Care Assistant

HSHS Medical Group; Breese (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid Time Off

Education assistance

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Hospital Sisters Health System's St. Joseph's Hospital in Breese, IL is seeking a part-time Patient Care Assistant to support nursing staff with bedside care in a hospital setting.

This PRN night role emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered care and adherence to safety protocols. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, 1 year of nursing assistant or PCA experience (or 6 months with certification) and CNA/PCT licensure with BLS within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 1 year nursing assistant or Patient Care Assistant experience; or 6 months nursing assistant or PCA experience with certification.
• CNA or PCT certification in state of practice required with 6 months experience; certification not required if >1 year experience.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide bedside care and support to patients.
• Assist nursing staff with routine tasks and patient needs in a hospital setting.
• Follow hospital protocols and safety procedures.

Skills

Patient care

Nursing support

BLS certified

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

## Patient Care AssistantApply: Onsite: Breese, IL: Part time: Posted Today: R1038938**Pay Range:**$17.50 - $24.50A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education.Hospital Sisters Health System is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to join our team, serving as a support resource to our dedicated nursing staff committed to providing the highest quality care to our patients. Ideal candidates are patient focused, mission driven caregivers, looking for an opportunity to deliver bedside care and support to patients in a hospital-based environment. Position Specifics: Department: Medical-Surgical Core Function: Nursing support Schedule: PRN Nights Facility: St. Joseph's Hospital Clinic Location: Breese, IL Compensation that aligns with your experience **Education Qualifications*** High School Diploma or GED is preferred.**Experience Qualifications*** 1 year nursing assistant or Patient Care Assistant experience; or 6 months nursing assistant or Patient Care Assistant experience and certification as indicated below.**Certifications, Licenses and Registrations*** Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) or Patient Care Technician (PCT) in the state of practice is required with 6 months experience as noted above. Certification is not required for those with greater than one year experience.* BLS (Basic Life Support) is required within 30 days upon hire.Job Description Scheduled Weekly Hours:0Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day. Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a healthcare system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments. Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient. **Benefits:**HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health. **Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits.*** Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues.* Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need.* Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions.* Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period.* Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more!* Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more!