Attendant Patient Care - Cermak

PLEASE BE ADVISED that this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement between Cook County and the SEIU 73 Organizing Committee. Pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement, Cook County will exhaust internal eligible applicants prior to considering external applicants. Cook County is assembling a list of qualified candidates for this position that will be considered should the position not be filled with internal eligible applicants.

LOCATION: Cermak Health Services (Dept of corrections), 2800 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608

DEPARTMENT: Patient Care Services

SHIFT: 3PM - 11PM

SALARY: $21.304 - $22.618 HOURLY

Salary is commensurate with years of experience indicated at time of application submittal. Experience not disclosed or documented at the time of application will not be considered for initial step placement.

The Patient Care Attendant (PCA) assists the professional nurses by performing simple nursing duties and those duties that 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.

• Assists with transportation of patient/detainee.
• Assists detainees as needed 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.)
• 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)

• 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

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, "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.

A copy of a valid State  or Driver’s License which identifies the holder of the  a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing.

If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for…