A Home Health Aide helps individuals who are disabled, elderly, or chronically ill with daily tasks, such as dressing, washing, and light housekeeping. They can care for patients in their homes or other healthcare settings, and may perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require more comprehensive agency-approved training programs.
Evanston, IL Responsibilities The Patient Care Assistant II (PCA II) is a certified person who performs direct care in the department setting. The PCA II maintains a current certification in patient care and is responsible to assist patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to all patients and assists in maintenance of a safe environment under the direction and supervision of the RN as long as the activity does not distract from primary responsibility for dysrhythmia monitoring. Qualifications
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
High School Diploma or equivalent.2. Current Certification in Patient Care required (M.A. / CNA / EMT / Paramedic / Patient Care Tech, etc.).3. Current Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate upon hire and maintain current preferred.4. Current BLS (AHA) within 30 days of hire and maintain current5. Six months previous experience as Monitor Technician, preferred.6. Current Phlebotomy certification upon hire, preferred.7. Current EKG certification upon hire, preferred.8. Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology.9. Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician's office, preferred. Pay Transparency Saint Francis Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $18.90 to $28.01 The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure. The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being.
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https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/ Employment Status Part Time Software Powered by ICIMS (https://icims.help/candidate-faq) FacilitySaint Francis Hospital LocationUS-IL-Evanston
ID2026-268962
CategoryAide Position TypePart Time < 60 ShiftNights Job TypeNon-Exempt