Patient Care Assistant
About The Position
Hospital Sister Health System is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to support nursing staff in providing 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 the Nursing Support core function. The schedule is 24 hours per week on the day shift, with an every-other-weekend requirement. Pay ranges from $18.00 to $25.20; actual compensation depends on relevant experience, skills, training, certifications, and education. The position requires nursing assistant or Patient Care Assistant experience. A Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) or Patient Care Technician (PCT) credential in the state of practice is required for candidates with six months of relevant experience; the credential is not required for candidates with more than one year of experience. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within 30 days of hire. A high school diploma or GED is preferred.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of nursing assistant or Patient Care Assistant experience, or 6 months of such experience with the required CNA or PCT certification.
- CNA or PCT certification in the state of practice is required for candidates with 6 months of experience; certification is not required for candidates with more than 1 year of experience.
- BLS (Basic Life Support) is required within 30 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED.
Responsibilities
- Support nursing staff in delivering patient care.
- Provide 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, including HSHS contributions.
- Up to $5,250 of 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
