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Effingham, IL
Patient Care Assistant Medical Surgical jobs in Effingham, IL
3 open roles from 1 employer. Checked Oct 6, 2026.
What these openings look like
All 3 are at HSHS. Every one publishes a pay range, and they run $17.50 to $24.50 an hour. They are a mix of part time and full time. The most recent went up on Jul 17, 2026.
Every listing links to the employer's own application. Nothing is posted here on their behalf, and nothing is reposted from anywhere else.
Open roles
What it pays here
Only some employers publish a range. These are the ones that did, as written in their own postings:
- $17.50–$24.50 an hour
What they ask patient care assistant medical surgical candidates here
Drawn from the 3 open postings on this page. The ones that come up across several employers are near the top.
Tell me about your experience as a CNA or PCA. What kinds of patients have you cared for?
What they are checking: Whether they meet the experience the role requires and have real bedside skills.
You notice a patient's breathing has changed. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they report changes to the nurse right away instead of waiting.
How do you safely move a patient who cannot stand on their own?
What they are checking: Whether they use proper techniques and equipment to protect the patient and themselves.
Several patients call for help at once on nights. How do you decide who goes first?
What they are checking: Whether they prioritize by safety and urgency.
Describe a time you helped a patient keep their dignity during personal care.
What they are checking: Whether they provide respectful, compassionate care.
How do you take vital signs, and which results would you report right away?
What they are checking: Whether they know normal ranges and when to alert the nurse.
A patient refuses help with bathing. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they respect patient choices while reporting to the nurse.
How do you work with nurses who are very busy?
What they are checking: Whether they communicate clearly and help the team run smoothly.
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