Patient Care Assistant - CNA

St. Mary’s Hospital - Kankakee; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Saint Mary’s Hospital - Kankakee is seeking a Patient Care Assistant for the Telemetry unit. The role involves assisting patients with activities of daily living, providing basic nursing care under the supervision of the RN, and helping maintain a safe environment on night shift.

Requirements include phlebotomy and EKG certifications (preferred), BLS (AHA) within 30 days, knowledge of medical terminology, and at least six months in acute care or physician’s office settings.

Qualifications

• Current Medical Terminology knowledge.
• Current phlebotomy certification preferred.
• Current EKG certification preferred.
• BLS (AHA) within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
• Minimum six months experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office preferred.

Responsibilities

• The Patient Care Assistant assists patients with activities of daily living and provides basic nursing care under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the team and/or unit.
• Maintains a safe, clean environment and collaborates with team to meet patient needs.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Education

Phlebotomy certification

EKG certification

BLS (AHA) certification

CNA Certification

High School Diploma

Job description

Facility: Kankakee, IL.

Location: 500 Court Street, Kankakee, IL. 60901

Overview

Department: Telemetry

Schedule: Full-Time, Nights

Facility: Kankakee, IL.

Location: 500 Court Street, Kankakee, IL. 60901

Compensation Range: $18.00 - $26.68

Hours: 6:30p-6:00a

Why Join Saint Mary's Hospital?

• Join an award-winning community hospital that is part of the nationally recognized Prime Healthcare network, providing employees with the stability and resources of a large health system
• Access comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and paid time off, designed to support employees at every stage of their careers.
• Take advantage of tuition reimbursement programs, continuing education opportunities, and specialized training through the PrimE-Academy professional development platform.

Interview Process

• Fast, streamlined interview process - no long waits or multiple rounds
• One interview with quick decision-making
• Flexible interview scheduling to fit your availability
• Apply, interview, and receive an offer quickly!

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

• 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.

Facility Specific Requirements (as Applicable Required)

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), State approved Certification required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Pay Transparency

St. Mary's Hospital - Kankakee offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $18.00 to $26.68. 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

Full Time

Shift

Nights

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