Patient Care Assistant - CNA

Prime Healthcare; Kankakee, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Prime Healthcare Saint Mary's Hospital in Kankakee, IL is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to provide daily living assistance and basic nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role supports patient safety and comfort on the Telemetry unit, with a per diem schedule (days, 6a–6:30p for a minimum of 4 shifts per month).

Required credentials include a CNA in Illinois, BLS, with preferred phlebotomy and EKG certifications.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• The Patient Care Assistant assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care, and maintains a safe environment under RN direction.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CNA Illinois certification

Phlebotomy certification

EKG certification

BLS (AHA) certification

Medical Terminology

Experience in acute care hospital or physician’s office

Job description

Overview

Department: Telemetry

Schedule: Per Diem, Days 6a-6:30p, minimum 4 shifts per month

Facility: Prime Healthcare Saint 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

1. High School Diploma or equivalent.

2. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Illinois approved Certification required.

3. Current Phlebotomy certification upon hire, preferred.

4. Current EKG certification upon hire, preferred.

5. Current BLS (AHA) within 30 days of hire and maintain current.

6. Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology.

7. 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