Patient Care Assistant

SMG HSHS St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center; Town of Springfield (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

SMG HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital Medical Center in Springfield, IL, is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to support nursing staff with bedside care and patient comfort. The role emphasizes compassionate, patient-focused support in a hospital setting.

Ideal candidates have a CNA/PCT credential or equivalent experience, with a high school diploma or GED, and BLS within 30 days of hire. Schedule is 24 hours per week on day shift, every other weekend.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• CNA or PCT certification preferred or required with experience.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide bedside care and support to patients.
• Assist nursing staff with daily patient needs and comfort.
• Contribute to a safe and compassionate hospital environment.

Skills

Patient care

Compassion

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Pay Range: $18.00 - $25.20 A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education.

Hospital Sister 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 Dept (Med Surg) Core Function: Nursing Support Schedule: 24 hrs/wk, day shift, every other weekend requirement Facility: St John's Hospital Clinic Location: Springfield, 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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

24 Throughout 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.

Benefits:

• 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!

HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.

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