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.
• Carries 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.
• Assists others in performance of nursing duties as requested and/or assigned.

• High School diploma or G.E.D. Certificate is required. (Must provide proof at time of interview.)
• Must be certified as a Nurse's Aide in the state of Illinois, 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.
  
  

• 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

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

This position is functioning within a healthcare environment. The incumbent is responsible for adherence to all hospital and department specific safety requirements. This includes but is not limited to the following policies and procedures: complying with Personal Protective Equipment requirements, hand washing and sanitizing practices, complying with department specific engineering and work practice controls and any other work area safety precautions as specified by hospital wide policy and departmental procedures.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified.

For purposes of the American with Disabilities Act, “Typical Duties” are essential job functions.

VETERAN PREFERENCE

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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

MUST MEET REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION

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
• 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/

• Degrees awarded outside the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States' territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U.S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview.

• Please note all offers of Employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen.

• CCHHS is strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing or knowingly prejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of County employment or hiring upon or because of any political reason or factor.

COOK COUNTY HEALTH AND HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.