Patient Care Assistant

Hospital Sisters Health System • Saint Joseph, IL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Hospital Sisters Health System is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to support nursing staff in delivering high-quality patient care. The role is suited to patient-focused, mission-driven caregivers who want to provide bedside care and support in a hospital environment. This position is in the Med Surg department at St. Joseph's Hospital in Highland, Illinois. The schedule is 24 hours per week on the night shift, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

HSHS serves communities in Illinois and Wisconsin through 13 hospitals and numerous community-based health centers and clinics, with more than 13,000 colleagues. Its culture is based on respect, care, competence, and joy, with a focus on continually improving care, processes, and outcomes and keeping patients at the center of its work.

Requirements

• At least one year of nursing assistant or Patient Care Assistant experience; alternatively, at least six months of this experience with the specified certification.
• A Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) or Patient Care Technician (PCT) credential in the state of practice is required for candidates qualifying through the six-month experience pathway.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support nursing staff in providing patient care.
• Deliver bedside care and support to patients in a hospital-based environment.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage for eligible colleagues.
• Paid Time Off combining vacation, sick, and personal days.
• Retirement benefits with HSHS contributions.
• Up to $5,250 in educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts at select colleges, with no waiting period.
• Adoption assistance of up to $7,500.
• Wellness program with incentives.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Employee assistance program.
• Identity theft coverage.
• Colleague rewards and recognition program.
• Discount program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed