Patient Care Tech

Ascension; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement

PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave and adoption assistance

Job summary

Ascension in Appleton, WI is seeking a Part-time weekend option nurse aide (CNA) for the St. Elizabeth Hospital Stepdown unit.

The role requires providing essential personal care, mobility support, and patient comfort, while communicating changes in health status to the nursing team and documenting vitals and care activities. Requirements include BLS within 30 days, Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry credentialing before hire, and a high school diploma or equivalent with related experience.

Qualifications

• BLS certification within 1 month of hire date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Nurse Aide credentialed from Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry prior to hire date.
• High School diploma equivalency or 1 year of applicable cumulative job-specific experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver essential and dignified personal care, promoting patient comfort, mobility, and independence.
• Communicate critical changes in patient status swiftly to nursing staff for rapid response and intervention.
• Document all patient care activities, vital signs, and observations for high-quality health records.
• Maintain a safe, clean, well-stocked patient environment and ensure equipment is prepared and functioning.

Skills

BLS certification

Nurse Aide credential Wisconsin

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

1 year cumulative job-specific experience

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Schedule: Part-time weekend option nights | every Saturday and Sunday 645pm - 715am

• Location: Appleton, WI
• Facility: St. Elizabeth Hospital
• Department: Stepdown
• Schedule: Part-time weekend option nights | every Saturday and Sunday 645pm - 715am

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Deliver essential and dignified personal care, actively promoting patient comfort, mobility, and independence in daily living activities.
• Communicate critical changes in patient physical, mental, or emotional status swiftly and accurately to the nursing staff, ensuring rapid response and timely clinical intervention.
• Document all patient care activities, vital signs, and clinical observations thoroughly and accurately, ensuring high-quality, compliant health records for continuity of care.
• Maintain a safe and healing environment by proactively ensuring patient rooms are clean, orderly, and well-stocked, and that essential medical equipment is prepared and functioning.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Nurse Aide credentialed from the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Certified Nursing Assistant credentialed from the state of Wisconsin, and in Nurse Aide Registry with eligibility to work in a hospital setting obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Additional certs may be required by specific job locations.

Education

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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