Certified Nursing Assistant Student Program (AU)

Central Dupage Hospital; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization committed to supporting your education as you start your career in healthcare. Northwestern Medicine offers a paid training program for aspiring Patient Care Technicians (PCT), leading to certification as a nursing assistant. Successful candidates will receive comprehensive training and benefits while preparing for a rewarding role in patient care.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Physical ability to lift up to 40 pounds occasionally.
• Commitment to completing the training and certification process.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic nursing care activities under RN supervision.
• Assists patients with personal care and daily living activities.
• Reports changes in patient conditions to nursing staff.

Skills

Healthcare

Patient Care

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Description

Are you interested in joining an organization that is committed to supporting your education so you can start your career in healthcare? Northwestern Medicine is offering an exciting opportunity to help you enter the healthcare field as a patient care technician (PCT).

Upon hire, you would start our job training program for candidates interested in becoming a PCT and earning their certification as a nursing assistant. The program provides pay and benefits while you train, supported by Northwestern Medicine and Aurora University.

Successful applicants will be enrolled in an 8-week training program at no cost, paid for their time. After completing the program, candidates will transition into a PCT role with additional support, with a minimum service requirement of two years.

Training program date: Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Details

• Training Program Shift: 1st shift
• Training Location: Aurora University, 347 S. Gladstone Ave. Aurora, IL
• Clinical Rotation Location: Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital, Winfield, Illinois

PCT work location after program completion: Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital, Winfield, Illinois

• PCT Shift: Days
• Required to work every other weekend and holiday.

PCT Responsibilities

• Performs basic nursing care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output.
• Assists patients with personal care and activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, and eating.
• Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Helps keep patient rooms clean and orderly.
• Demonstrates flexibility, organization, and multi-tasking skills, functioning well under stressful situations.
• Uses critical thinking to prioritize and complete unit work efficiently as needs change.
• Acts as liaison between patient care units and other departments.
• Answers calls politely and communicates information appropriately.
• Manages unit workflow in coordination with charge RN or assistant manager.
• Performs pre-census and validates daily admission, discharge, and census lists.
• If you already have your CNA license, please apply to our open PCT roles. This program is for obtaining your CNA license. Thank you!

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Physical ability to perform required tasks, including lifting up to 40 pounds occasionally.
• Strong interest in healthcare and providing hands-on patient care.
• Commitment to completing the training and certification process.

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in hiring and employment.

Benefits

We offer comprehensive benefits to support your physical, emotional, and financial well-being. Visit our Benefits section for more details.