Patient Care Technician| CNA

Ascension Healthcare; Mequon (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading non-profit health system dedicated to compassionate care! As a Certified Nursing Assistant, you'll provide essential support to patients, helping them with personal care and daily activities while working in a collaborative team environment. This role offers a chance to make a real difference in the lives of patients and their families. With a rich history and a commitment to community service, this organization empowers its associates to grow and thrive in their careers. If you're passionate about healthcare and want to be part of a mission-driven team, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Must have CNA licensure in Wisconsin prior to hire.
• Previous CNA experience preferred; IPR or LTC experience a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic clinical and non-clinical patient care activities under supervision.
• Assist patients with personal care and daily living activities.
• Maintain cleanliness of patient rooms and medical equipment.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CNA licensure in Wisconsin

Job description

Details

+ Department: Acute Rehab/Med Surg

+ Schedule: Evening shift, 36hrs/wk, 2:30pm -11:00pm, every other week-end and holiday requirement

+ Hospital: Sacred Heart Rehab Institute

+ Location: Mequon, WI

Must have CNA licensure in Wisconsin prior to hire

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

Perform basic clinical and non-clinical patient care activities under supervision in assigned area.

1. Aid with entry and exit of patients.
2. Assist patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living.
3. Report findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff. Document necessary records.
4. Responsible for keeping patient rooms clean and orderly as well as maintaining medical equipment.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

1. BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
2. 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:

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

Additional Preferences

Previous CNA experience preferred. IPR or LTC experience a bonus. Ability to multi-task in a busy unit with a complicated patient population. Ability to communicate effectively with peers and patients. Able to be self-directed but also work in a team setting when necessary.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Wisconsin has been providing rewarding careers to healthcare professionals since 1848. Operating 17 hospital campuses and over 100 related healthcare facilities from Racine to Appleton, you will find opportunities that allow you to create a career path you love, all while delivering compassionate, personalized care to the communities we serve.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

This Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.