Patient Care Assistant

Hospital Sisters Health System • Springfield, IL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Hospital Sister Health System is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to support nursing staff and provide bedside care to patients in a hospital-based environment. The role is in the Medical Surgical Department at St John’s Hospital Clinic in Springfield, Illinois, and is part of Nursing Support. The schedule is 24 hours per week on days, with an every-other-weekend requirement. Pay ranges from $18.00 to $25.20; the actual rate depends on relevant experience, skills, training, certifications, and education.

The organization describes its work as grounded in respect, care, competence, and joy, with a focus on patients and ongoing improvement in care processes, procedures, and outcomes.

Requirements

• At least one year of nursing assistant or Patient Care Assistant experience; alternatively, at least six months of such experience together with the required certification.
• For candidates with six months of experience, a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) or Patient Care Technician (PCT) credential in the state of practice is required. 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 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, including 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 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: High school or GED