Patient Care Assistant - Behavioral Health
Listed compensation
$18-$26.68/hr
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
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Job Description
- Department: Psych Acute
- Schedule: Part-Time, Nights
- Facility: St. Joseph Hospital
- Location: Elgin, IL
- Compensation Range: $18.00 to $26.68
Why Join St. Joseph Hospital?
Join an award-winning community hospital that is part of the nationally recognized Prime Healthcare network, providing employees with the stability and resources of a large health system
Access comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and paid time off, designed to support employees at every stage of their careers.
Take advantage of tuition reimbursement programs, continuing education opportunities, and specialized training through the PrimE-Academy professional development platform.
Interview Process
- Fast, streamlined interview process — no long waits or multiple rounds
- One interview with quick decision‑making
- Flexible interview scheduling to fit your availability
- Apply, interview, and receive an offer quickly!
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. Current Phlebotomy certification upon hire, preferred.2. Current EKG certification upon hire, preferred.3. Current BLS (AHA) within 30 days of hire and maintain current. 4. Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology.5. Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office preferred.
Facility Specific Requirements (As Applicable Required)
6. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), State approved Certification required.7. High School Diploma or equivalent
Pay Transparency
Saint Joseph Hospital - Elgin 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: primehealthcare.com
Employment Status: Part Time < 60
Shift: Nights
Equal 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: eeoc.gov
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Behavioral Health Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$46k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $46k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 6.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $37k–$55k | Behavioral Health median $76k (middle half $56k–$87k)24 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$46k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Behavioral Health listings in Illinois | 22 active | 755 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| New Behavioral Health listings | 839 in the last 30 days | 472 the 30 days before (+78%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Behavioral Health pay trend | −6.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
