Patient Care Assistant - CNA
About The Position
The Patient Care Assistant works in the Telemetry department at St. Mary's Hospital in Kankakee, Illinois. Under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the team and/or unit, the assistant helps patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care, and helps maintain a safe environment. This is a full-time night-shift position. The role requires state-approved Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification and a high school diploma or equivalent. A current BLS certification from the American Heart Association is required within 30 days of hire and must be maintained. Candidates should possess knowledge of medical terminology; six months of previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office is preferred. Current phlebotomy and EKG certifications are also preferred. The compensation range is $18.00 to $26.68. Starting compensation is determined at the time of selection and may take into account skills, applicable experience, education, credentials, and licensure. The benefits package includes paid time off, a 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, continuing education opportunities, specialized training, and other voluntary benefit options.
Requirements
- State-approved Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days of hire, maintained thereafter.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
Nice To Haves
- Current phlebotomy certification upon hire.
- Current EKG certification upon hire.
- At least six months of previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients with activities of daily living.
- Provide basic nursing care to all patients.
- Assist in maintaining a safe environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the team and/or unit.
Benefits
- Paid time off.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Medical coverage.
- Dental coverage.
- Vision coverage.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Continuing education opportunities.
- Specialized training through the PrimE-Academy professional development platform.
- Voluntary benefit options.
- Comprehensive benefits package with options employees can tailor to their needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
