Rehabilitation Care Aide (Hiring Immediately)
Company: Loyola University Health System
Location: Melrose Park
Posted on: February 21, 2026
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Job Description:
Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description:
Performs a variety of direct patient care procedures to assist the
unit manager, professional staff and physicians in providing
patient care focused on the needs of the patient. GENERAL PATIENT
CARE - Meets the comfort and hygiene needs of the patient.
TECHNICAL CARE - Assists with completion of patient testing and
treatment procedures, sets up and primes IV tubing, 12-lead ECG,
simple tracheostomy suctioning and care, changes dressings,
performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation, obtains wound and throat
cultures. EQUIPMENT - Assists physician and professional staff in
equipment supply and set up. TRANSPORT - Assists with ambulating
patients with assistive devices such as crutches and with
transfer/transport procedures. COMMUNICATION - Performs required
documentation and communicates in a competent and effective manner
to meet patient and/or family needs and regulatory requirements.
Maintains strict confidentiality of patient, employee and
department information to ensure patient rights. QUALITY
IMPROVEMENT - Utilizes time and resources effectively to promote
quality and cost outcomes. Position Requirements Minimum Education:
Preferred: High School Diploma plus training acquired through work
experience or education Minimum Experience: Required: Less than one
year of previous job-related experience Preferred: 1-2 years of
previous job-related experience Licensure/Certifications: Required:
Certified Nurse Assistant, BLS (Basic Life Support) through AHA
Other: Completion of a Nursing Assistant Program with placement on
the Illinois Department of Health Nurse Aide Registry or
verification of an equal or higher educational level in a
clinically focused program. Individuals working as Patient Care
Assistants at Loyola University Medical Center prior to 1997 are
exempt from the above guidelines and are grandfathered into the
Patient Care Tech roles upon successful completion of an in-house
orientation and training program for the Patient Care Tech
position. At Loyola, we know you’re more than your job. We see you
and all of your potential. That’s why we invest in our people.
Clinical advancement programs, flexible scheduling, tuition
reimbursement and day one benefits… at Loyola, what’s important to
you, is important to us. Join our family. Benefits from Day One
Competitive Shift Differentials Career Development Tuition
Reimbursement On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital &
LUMC) Referral Rewards Compensation: Salary Range: $17.30 - $26.81
per hour Actual compensation will fall within the range but may
vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications,
education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and
comparisons to colleagues in similar roles. Trinity Health Benefits
Summary Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we
honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique
perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By
finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow
stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered
care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status
protected by federal, state, or local law.
Keywords: Loyola University Health System, Elkhart , Rehabilitation Care Aide (Hiring Immediately), Healthcare , Melrose Park, Indiana
