Patient Care Assistant - Medical Surgical Telemetry

Holy Family Medical Center; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The Patient Care Assistant at Holy Family Medical Center in Des Plaines, IL supports patients with activities of daily living and basic nursing care under the supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge. The role emphasizes safety, comfort, and collaboration within the Medical Surgical Telemetry department during night shifts.

Required qualifications include a high school diploma and Illinois CNA certification; phlebotomy and EKG certifications are preferred, along with BLS.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• CNA certification Illinois approved.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• The Patient Care Assistant assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care under the supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the team and/or unit.

Skills

Medical terminology knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CNA Certification (Illinois approved)

Phlebotomy Certification

EKG Certification

BLS (AHA) within 30 days of hire

Job description

• Current Phlebotomy certification upon hire, preferred.

Overview

Department: Medical Surgical Telemetry

Schedule: Night shift- 7pm-7:30am with rotating holidays and weekends

Facility: Holy Family Medical Center

Location: Des Plaines, IL 60602

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

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

Pay Transparency

Holy Family Medical Center 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