Patient Care Assistant
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DetailsDepartment: Skilled NursingSchedule: RotatingFacility: Nazarethville PlaceLocation: Des Plaines, ILSalary Midpoint: $17.31 - 25.09 per hourActual compensation offered will vary based on factors including applicable licenses, certifications, education, experience, location, qualifications andcomparison with associates in similar roles.BenefitsPaid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your communityResponsibilitiesAssist with basic patient care activities:Assist with procedures ordered by physician and supervised by a Registered Nurse (RN).Assist patients with tending to personal care, activities of daily living and transfers/transport.Report findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff.Assist with keeping patient rooms clean and orderly. Assure resident safety by identifying safety hazards and emergency situations and initiates corrective action as appropriate.Assist in providing care appropriate to a specific population by facilitating time and individualized care of assigned patients.RequirementsLicensure / Certification / Registration:Nurse Aide obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.Education:High school diploma or GED preferred.Why Join Our TeamAscension Living is a nationally recognized non-profit senior living provider offering rewarding career opportunities in numerous locations across 11 states and Washington D.C. As part of our Independent Living, Assisted Living, Short-term Rehabilitation, Memory Support or Long-term Care teams, you will be empowered to provide compassionate, personalized care and develop lasting relationships with our residents and their loved ones.Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.Equal Employment Opportunity EmployerAscension Senior Living will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.#J-18808-Ljbffr