Patient Care Technician CNA PCT - Stepdown - Intermediate Care

Ascension Healthcare; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate and dedicated team in an established healthcare system that prioritizes personalized patient care. This role involves providing essential clinical and non-clinical support to patients, ensuring their comfort and well-being during their stay. With a focus on teamwork and community impact, you will thrive in a dynamic environment that fosters professional growth and development. Embrace the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families while enjoying a range of benefits and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits

Disability benefits

Employee assistance programs

Tuition reimbursement

Community engagement opportunities

Qualifications

• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Emergency Medical Tech or Nurse Aide credentials required.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic clinical and non-clinical patient care activities.
• Assist patients with personal care and daily living activities.
• Document necessary records and report changes to nursing staff.

Skills

Basic clinical care

Patient assistance

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

1 year of applicable job-specific experience

Job description

Details

+ Department: Stepdown, Intermediate Care

+ Schedule: Full - time, 12-hour night shift

+ Hospital: Ascension Alexian Brothers

+ Location: Elk Grove Village, Illinois

+ Salary: $18.00 - $25.09 per hour

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

1. Perform basic clinical and non-clinical patient care activities under supervision.
2. Aid with movement and placement of patients.
3. Assist patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living.
4. Report findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
5. Document necessary records.
6. Keep patient rooms clean, orderly, and maintain 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. One or more of the following:
1. 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.
2. Practical/Vocational Nurse credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
3. 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 one semester of medical surgical nursing is also acceptable.

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

No additional preferences.

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.

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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.

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