ATTENDANT PATIENT CARE - CERMAK

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on Cook County Health (CCH) policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at CCH. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

LOCATION: Cermak Health Services of Cook County, 2800 S. California Ave. Chicago, IL
DEPARTMENT: Patient Care Services - Division IX
JOB TITLE: Attendant Patient Care

JOB SUMMARY UNION - SEIU LOCAL 73

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 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. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS -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

PLEASE READ 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