Patient Care Assistant - CNA - Telemetry

Prime Healthcare; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Des Plaines is seeking a Patient Care Assistant II. The role involves providing direct patient care, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring a safe environment under RN supervision. Candidates should have relevant certifications and experience in patient care. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Paid time off

401K

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Current Phlebotomy certification preferred.
• Minimum six months of experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct care within the department.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Provide basic nursing care under RN supervision.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Current Certification in Patient Care

Current Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate

Current BLS (AHA) certificate

Job description

Overview

Department: Telemetry

Shift: Full-Time, Day

Hospital: Holy Family - LTACH

Location: Des Plaines, IL 60016

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Responsibilities

The Patient Care Assistant II (PCA II) is a certified individual who performs direct care within the department. The PCA II maintains current certification in patient care and assists patients with activities of daily living. They provide basic nursing care to all patients and help maintain a safe environment under the supervision of an RN, ensuring activities do not distract from primary responsibilities such as dysrhythmia monitoring.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. High School Diploma or equivalent.
2. Current Certification in Patient Care (e.g., M.A., CNA, EMT, Paramedic, Patient Care Tech).
3. Current Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate (preferred to maintain current).
4. Current BLS (AHA) certificate (required to maintain current).
5. Six months of previous experience as a Monitor Technician (preferred).
6. Current Phlebotomy certification (preferred).
7. Current EKG certification (preferred).
8. Knowledge of Medical Terminology.
9. Minimum six months of experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office (preferred).

Facility Specific Requirements

1. Current Behavioral Violence Prevention (BVP) certificate within 6 months of hire and maintain current as per facility requirements.

Holy Family Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, 401K, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and other voluntary benefits. The estimated total compensation range for this role is $18.90 to $28.01, depending on factors such as experience, education, credentials, and licensure. The exact starting salary will be determined at the time of hire.