Patient Care Assistant

Hospital Sisters Health System • Springfield, MO

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Hospital Sister Health System is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to support nursing staff in delivering high-quality bedside care to patients in a hospital-based environment. The role is in the Medical Surgical Department at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois, and is part of Nursing Support. The schedule is 24 hours per week on day shift, with an every-other-weekend requirement.

Pay ranges from $18.00 to $25.20. A successful candidate’s actual pay rate will depend on relevant experience, skills, training, certifications, and education. The high school diploma or GED is preferred. Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits.

Requirements

• At least one year of nursing assistant or Patient Care Assistant experience; alternatively, at least six months of such experience and the required certification.
• A Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) or Patient Care Technician (PCT) certification in the state of practice is required for candidates with six months of experience; certification is not required for candidates with more than one year of experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Support the 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 full-time and part-time colleagues.
• Paid Time Off combining vacation, sick, and personal days.
• Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions.
• Up to $5,250 in educational assistance per 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- 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: High school or GED