Job Details: Job Location: Community Hospital of Staunton - Staunton, IL, Position Type: Full Time (72 Hours), Salary Range: $15.75 - $24.50Hourly, Job Shift: Days, Job Category: Nursing Aide, Job Summary:    Performs basic duties of patient care under the guidance and direction of the Registered Nurse.  Performs various housekeeping to maintain a clean and orderly environment, monitors department inventory and restocks supplies.  Performs clerical duties as assigned.  Assists with comfort and safety of patients.  Takes and records vital signs, height, weight, intake and output of patients.  Greets, registers and transports patients.  Assists the physicians and nurses with bedside procedures. Job Responsibilities   Uses effective communication skills with patients, staff, other departments, physicians, families and visitors. Provides age-appropriate and population specific patient care in a safe, skillful, accurate and efficient manner to newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations. Duties may include but not limited to phlebotomy, transporting patients, obtain vital signs, ekg’s, splinting, catheter placement and other patient care task as assigned. Supports patient’s rights and responsibilities, including respect of cultural and religious diversity. Maintains the patient’s environment to include appropriate equipment and supplies at all times. Demonstrates appropriate use of equipment.  Maintains supplies and instruments. Assists in maintaining a clean unit. Responsible for cleaning and set up of patient rooms. Completes documentation accurately and timely, according to hospital policies and procedures. Utilizes chain of command. Maintains calm manner during abrupt changes in acuity and/or activity. Recognizes own limitations and seeks assistance when necessary. Is flexible with scheduling when necessary. Reports defective equipment promptly, completing appropriate forms. Qualifications: Education Requirements Education Level: High school diploma or equivalent required. Certification/Licensure: BLS required. Experience Requirements:  Patient Care Technician experience in a hospital setting. EMT, EMT-P or CNA experience preferred.