Patient Care Technician CNA PCT - Regional Float Pool

Ascension Healthcare; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension Healthcare seeks a regional float position for patient care across multiple facilities in Illinois. This role requires a commitment to working various shifts, including weekends and holidays, and involves direct patient interaction and support. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and relevant certifications, along with experience in patient care settings.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits with employer match

Long-term & short-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• BLS Provider certification within 30 days of hire.
• 1-2 years of CNA/PCT experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic clinical and non-clinical patient care activities.
• Aid with movement and personal care of patients.
• Document necessary records and keep patient rooms clean.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma equivalency

Job description

**Details**

+ **Department:** Staffing Resource Center - Regional Float Pool

+ **Schedule:** PRN 12-hour Night Shift with weekend and holiday commitment required

+ **Facility:** Ascension Saint Alexius, Ascension Alexian Brothers, Ascension Tallgrass, and Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago

+ **Location:** Hoffman Estates, Elk Grove Village, Bolingbrook, and Chicago, IL

+ **Salary:** $18.15 per hour

_**This is a regional float position and you must commit to working at all 4 sites. You must also commit to working 10 shifts in 6 weeks (3 of them being weekend shifts, and 1 winter and 1 summer holiday)_

**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.

+ Aid with movement and placement of patients.

+ Assist patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living.

+ Report findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff.

+ Document necessary records.

+ Keep patient rooms clean, orderly, and maintains medical equipment

**Requirements**

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.

+ One or more of the following:

+ Emergency Medical Tech credentialed from the Illinois Board Of Division of Emergency Medical Services and Highway Safety obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Intermediate or Advanced also acceptable.

+ Practical/Vocational Nurse credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

+ Nurse Aide credentialed from the Illinois Department of Public Health obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Nursing student who has completed on semester of medical surgical nursing is also acceptable.

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.

**Additional Preferences**

* _Must have 1-2 years of CNA/PCT experience_

_*Must be certified_

**Why Join Our Team**

Ascension Illinois delivers compassionate, personalized care throughout Chicago and its surrounding suburbs. As one of the largest health systems in Illinois with 15 hospitals and more than 230 sites of care, you will find an environment that allows you to thrive and create a career path you love. Join a diverse team of more than 17,000 associates and more than 600 providers who are dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care to all.

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 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.

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As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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