Ascension·Chicago, Illinois
The Patient Attendant is responsible for remaining at the bedside of assigned patients to ensure safety and provide support. Key duties include calming agitated patients, removing environmental hazards, and recording all observations.
High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable. What additional requirements you'll need
Previous hospital experience
HIGHLY preferred
Life at
Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. Equal employment opportunity employer Equal employment opportunity employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. Fraud prevention notice Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees.
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Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.
Requires a high school diploma or one year of applicable experience. BLS and CPI certifications are preferred, and previous hospital experience is highly desired.
Market context
In Illinois, patient attendant openings are often driven by ongoing needs for bedside support, safety observation, and help with daily care in hospitals and similar settings. These roles can be competitive because employers often prefer candidates with hospital experience and certifications such as BLS and CPI, while the posted requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. If you are applying, confirm your diploma or experience details and note any current certification status before submitting.