Patient Care Technician CNA

Your Future Role At A Glance

Location: Mequon, WI

Facility: Sacred Heart Rehab

Department: Inpatient Acute Rehab

Schedule: Evening Shift | Full-time

How You'll Make An Impact In This Role

Direct Patient Care (ADLs): Assist patients with personal hygiene (bathing, grooming, linen changes), nutritional support (feeding, water, I/O documentation), and elimination needs (toileting, dignity maintenance).

Mobility and Safety: Safely assist with patient transfers, positioning, and ambulation using proper mechanics and assistive devices. Actively implement fall prevention strategies (bed alarms, side rails, call lights).

Observation and Communication: Accurately monitor and record vital signs. Continuously observe and immediately report significant changes in a patient's physical or mental status to the RN/LPN (e.g., pain, confusion, breathing difficulty, skin changes). Document all care and observations accurately in the EHR.

Environmental Care: Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly patient environment. Care for and ensure proper function of medical equipment. Strictly adhere to all infection control and PPE policies.

What Minimum Requirements You'll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration: BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Nurse Aide credentialed from the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Certified Nursing Assistant credentialed from the state of Wisconsin, and in Nurse Aide Registry with eligibility to work in a hospital setting obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Additional certs may be required by specific job locations.

Education: High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Benefits That Help You Thrive

Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life At Ascension: Where Purpose Meets Opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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