Patient Care Assistant

St. Mary’s Hospital - Kankakee; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Mary’s Hospital - Kankakee is seeking a Per Diem Patient Care Assistant in the Med/Surg department in Kankakee, IL. The role supports nurses, assists with daily living activities, and maintains a safe patient environment during day shifts (6a–6p).

Requirements include a CNA certification (Illinois approved) with a high school diploma. Phlebotomy and EKG certifications are preferred, and BLS training within 30 days of hire is expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• CNA certification Illinois approved.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred.
• EKG certification preferred.
• BLS (AHA) within 30 days of hire and current.
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Minimum six months experience in acute care hospital or physician’s office preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living and provide basic nursing care.
• Maintain a safe environment under RN supervision.
• Support team in Med/Surg department on per diem schedule.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Phlebotomy certification

EKG certification

BLS (AHA) CPR

Medical Terminology knowledge

6 months acute care experience

Job description

• Current Phlebotomy certification upon hire, preferred.

Employment Status

Per Diem

Overview

• Department: Med/Surg
• Schedule: Per diem Days, 6a-6p
• Facility: Prime Healthcare St. Mary's Hospital
• Location: Kankakee, IL 60901

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.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (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.

Pay Transparency

St. Mary's Hospital - Kankakee offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $21.00 to $21.00. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being.

Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf