CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (CNA)/PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT (PCA)

CNA PositionCNA Pay Rate: $18.16 - $24.52 (+$3.00 SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL IF APPLICABLE) SNA/PCA Rate: $16.45 - $22.21 (+ $2.00 SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL IF APPLICABLE) BASED ON RELEVANT EXPERIENCECOMPETITIVE BENEFITSRetirement + matchingUp to 4 weeks paid time off in first yearOnsite childcare - Quincy location24/7 Wellness Center accessEducational assistance opportunitiesJob SummaryGeneral Medical/Neurology located on the second floor is a 26 bed, adult medical-surgical unit serving a wide variety of patients suffering from various states of disease. The patient population that the General Medical/Neurology team cares for includes general medical-surgical patients suffering with UTIs, sepsis, pneumonia, renal issues, cardiac issues, GI issues, cellulitis, and diabetic complications. Along with the general medical-surgical patients, General Medical/Neurology cares for medical-surgical level neurology patients including patients suffering from strokes, traumatic brain injury, TIAs, seizures, and altered mental status. General Medical/Neurology team also cares for patients suffering with behavioral health related concerns. This position is responsible for providing assistance with patient care activities and non-nursing tasks under the direct supervision of the RN and in cooperation with other nursing staff. This position requires providing services to one or more age populations, including infant through geriatric, in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individual served.This position requires full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of Blessing Hospital. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values while supporting the strategic plan, goals and direction of the Performance Improvement Process and Patient Safety Plan at Blessing Hospital.Job QualificationsHigh School Diploma or EquivalentGood verbal communication skillsC.N.A OR be of at least 16 years of age with an active C.N.A. certification.CNA certification in good standing on the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Healthcare Worker RegistryPCA or SNA- Must have completed one of the following:Patient Care ExperienceCompleted a C.N.A. ProgramCompleted at least sophomore year of a nursing program (SNA)License/Certifications/Special RequirementsCNA certification in good standing on the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Healthcare Worker Registry (N/A for PCA or SNA)Pay StatusNon-exempt hourlyEEO StatementBlessing Health System provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Blessing Health System complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.Blessing Health System expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Blessing Health System's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.