Patient Care Assistant

HSHS Medical Group; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Education assistance

Adoption assistance

Wellness program

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

HSHS Medical Group in Springfield, IL is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to provide direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision. You will respond to patient needs, ensure safety, and collaborate with the healthcare team.

The role requires a CNA or PCT certification in the state or equivalent experience, with BLS within 30 days of hire. High school diploma or GED preferred; 36 hours per week, day shift, onsite at St. John’s Hospital.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience as Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Assistant preferred.
• Certification may be required for some candidates depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Under RN direction, provides direct and indirect patient care within scope of practice.
• Responds to patient needs and supports safety and comfort.
• Collaborates with healthcare team to ensure quality care.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

## Patient Care AssistantApply: Onsite: Springfield, IL: Full time: Posted Today: R1038490**Pay Range:**$18.00 - $25.20A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education.Under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse, provides direct and non-direct patient care according to their scope of practice. Understands and reacts effectively to the unique needs of all patients. Works collaboratively with all members of the healthcare team to provide safe patient care. Position Specifics: Department: medical unit Core Function: Nursing Support Schedule: 36 hours/week; day shift Facility: St. John's Hospital Location: Springfield, IL Compensation: Compensation that aligns with experience. Shift differentials for night & weekend on top of base rate! **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:36Throughout 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!