About this role
Overview
• Department: Medical Surgical Ortho Neuro
• Schedule: Full Time Nights, 6:45p - 7:15a, 3-12-hour shifts
• Facility: Prime Healthcare Mercy Medical Center
• Location: Aurora, IL, 60506
Responsibilities
The Patient Care Assistant assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to all patients and assists in maintenance of a safe environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the team and/or unit.
Qualifications
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
1. High School Diploma or equivalent.
2. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Illinois approved Certification required.
3. Current Phlebotomy certification upon hire, preferred.
4. Current EKG certification upon hire, preferred.
5. Current BLS (AHA) within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
6. Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology.
7. Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office preferred.
Pay Transparency
Mercy Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $18.00 to $26.68. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.
The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/
Employment Status
Full TimeShift
NightsEqual Employment Opportunity
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOCKnowYourRightsscreenreader10_20.pdf
Other facts
About Mercy Medical Center
For over 150 years, Mercy Medical Center has been a beacon of hope for the Baltimore area. The Sisters of Mercy have held steadfast to the belief that the provision of high quality health care recognizes the inherent dignity of each individual. Mercy’s mission is rooted in respecting humanity and delivering care that is marked by courtesy, respect and compassion for all.
Mercy Medical Center is a hospital, sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy. Located in downtown Baltimore at 345 St. Paul Place, Mercy provides primary care and specialty services in Canton, Columbia, Ellicott City, Glen Burnie, Hunt Valley, Lutherville, Manchester, Overlea, and Reisterstown. Recognized for the Centers of Excellence in Women's Health & Medicine, Orthopedics, Cancer, Digestive Health & Liver Disease, and more, Mercy includes many physicians named among Baltimore's best doctors. In 2010 Mercy's campus expanded with the addition of new $400+ million, 20-story replacement hospital, The Mary Catherine Bunting Center, which features 26 state-of-the-art operating rooms and at least 196 private inpatient rooms.
Mercy has been the recipient of numerous awards and honors, including:
· Magnet Recognition for Nursing excellence (three times)
· America's Most Trustworthy Companies by Newsweek for three consecutive years (2023–2025)
· America's Greatest Workplaces for Women by Newsweek in 2025.
· America's Best Midsize Employers award by Forbes in 2025
· America's Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals by Forbes in 2025
· 46 Physicians named among the regions "Top Doctors" in the November 2025 issue of Baltimore Magazine
Stella Maris is also under Mercy Health Services, Inc, which is Central Maryland's largest long-term/geriatric care facility located in Timonium, MD.
What you'll do
- The Patient Care Assistant assists patients with activities of daily living and provides basic nursing care. They also help maintain a safe environment under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
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