Certified Nursing Assistant - Patient Care & Vital Signs

Aurora Health Care; Cudahy (WI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin is seeking a patient care assistant to support registered nurses in daily patient care, including bathing, feeding, hygiene, mobility, and positioning.

You will collect vital signs, document in EMR, and assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges under RN supervision, ensuring patient safety and comfort. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to set priorities.
• Certification Addendum.
• Team members will maintain annual educational requirements for hospital-based certifications (e.g. DNV, CARF or others).

Responsibilities

• Assist RN with daily patient care including bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, activity orders and ambulation.
• Measure and document blood pressures, TPRs, I&O, daily weights, and other patient data in EMR.
• Perform purposeful rounding and communicate observations and needs to RN.
• Participate in admission, transfer and discharge under RN supervision.
• Collect specimens and perform point-of-care testing as indicated, maintain proper labeling.
• Complete errands and maintain stock for nursing area; clean equipment and work areas.
• Assist with patient positioning and transporting and support nutritional needs.
• Maintain skin integrity and ensure necessary supplies and appliances are available.
• May remove IVs, provide post mortem care, and perform bladder scans as directed.
• Follow infection prevention practices and adapt care to age-specific needs.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Excellent oral & written communication

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to set priorities

Education

GED or HSED

High School Diploma

Job description

Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin is seeking a patient care assistant to support registered nurses in daily patient care, including bathing, feeding, hygiene, mobility, and positioning.

You will collect vital signs, document in EMR, and assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges under RN supervision, ensuring patient safety and comfort. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.