ATTENDANT PATIENT CARE - CERMAK

Job Summary

SEIU 73 UNION The Patient Care Attendant (PCA) assists the professional nurses by performing simple nursing duties and those duties which contribute to the delivery of nursing care. The PCA is responsible and accountable for learning and adhering to facility and nursing policies and procedures, care of environment supplies and equipment within the scope of training. They assist with transportation of detainees as needed. The PCA may be assigned to watch an individual patient and other duties as assigned.

Typical Duties

• Assists with transportation of patient/detainee.
• Assists detainees as needs with ADL’s as needed, i.e. bathing, hygiene, meals, etc.
• Takes vital signs.
• Records and reports abnormalities or changes in patient/detainee condition to the charge nurse.
• Changes linens as necessary.
• Keeps bedside or patient care area clean and clear of unnecessary articles/trash.
• Records intake and output as assigned.
• Carrries out errand to laboratories, supply room, Pharmacy, etc.
• Checks supplies.
• Prepares lists for ordering needed supplies.
• Keeps supply area clean and orderly.
• Provides drinking water for patients.
• Bags and disposes of soiled lined and trash.
• Reports any housekeeping deficiencies or need for repairs to charge nurse.
• Attends classes as scheduled, participates in fire, CPR and disaster drills.
• Makes appropriate notations on patient’s record.
• Documents all care provided.
• Aids others in performance of nursing duties as requested and/or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate is required.
• (Must provide proof at time of interview.)
• Currently certified as a Nurse's Aide is required.
• (Must provide proof at time of interview)
• Active CPR Certification is required.
• (Must provide proof at time of interview)

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of one (1) year of previous experience as an attendant or Nurse’s Aide in a hospital is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Other Characteristics

• Skilled in the use of nursing equipment such as thermometers, bedpans, etc.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients/detainees.
• Ability to understand instructions from Health Care staff.

Veteran Preference

Veteran PREFERENCE PLEASE READ When applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service. To Take Advantage Of This Preference a Veteran Must Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question by answering yes to the question, “Are you a Military Veteran?”Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing. Please note: If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, please submit the one with the latest date. Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11). Discharge papers must list and Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable. OR A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver’s License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing. If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER’S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.

Benefits Package

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
• 100% Tuition Reimbursement for nursing-related programs

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link: http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/

Conditions of Employment

• Satisfactory professional & employment references
• Healthcare and criminal background checks
• Appropriate licensure/certifications
• The successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Cook County Government Health and Hospitals System is an equal opportunity employer.