Patient Care Assistant I

HSHS Medical Group; Litchfield (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

HSHS Medical Group is seeking a dedicated Patient Care Technician to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role involves collaborating with a healthcare team to meet the unique needs of patients, enhancing the care quality across various settings. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, relevant experience, and necessary certifications.

Benefits

Affordable health coverage

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Retirement benefits

Educational Assistance up to $4,000 annually

Adoption Assistance up to $7,500

Wellness programs

Employer-paid life insurance

Employee assistance programs

Qualifications

• CNA or PCT certification preferred.
• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• 1 year of experience in acute care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct and non-direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Collaborates with healthcare team members to ensure patient safety.

Skills

Patient care

Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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.

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is preferred.

Experience Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in acute care setting is preferred.

Certifications, Licenses and Registrations

• CNA (Certified Nurse Assistant) or PCT (Patient Care Technician) certification in state of practice is preferred.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) is required within 30 days upon hire.

Job Details

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, our 13 hospitals and numerous community-based health centers and clinics, along with 13,000+ colleagues, have built a culture based on respect, care, competence, and joy. We believe in these values and live by them every day.

With over 145 years of service, we continually strive to improve processes, procedures, and outcomes using the latest technologies and treatments.

Our focus remains on the most important person: The patient.

HSHS requires COVID-19 vaccines or an approved medical or religious exemption for all colleagues.

Benefits

HSHS offers a comprehensive benefits package supporting colleagues' physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health. Colleagues working at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible.

• Affordable health coverage including medical, prescription, dental, and vision.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) combining vacation, sick, and personal days.
• Retirement benefits with HSHS contributions.
• Educational Assistance up to $4,000 annually and tuition discounts at select colleges.
• Adoption Assistance up to $7,500.
• Additional benefits: wellness programs, employer-paid life insurance, disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance, ID theft coverage, rewards and recognition, discounts, and more.

HSHS and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), committed to diversity.

Pay Range: $17.50 - $24.50. Actual pay depends on experience, skills, certifications, and education.