CNA: Hands-On Patient Care & Vital Signs

Advocate Health Care; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care in Chicago is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support nurses in providing direct patient care. You will assist with activities of daily living, monitor patient status, and document data accurately in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).

The role includes rounds, transfers, and supporting the care team in a fast-paced hospital setting. Responsibilities include specimen collection, specimen labeling, stocking, and equipment cleaning, while maintaining infection prevention and

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to set priorities.

Responsibilities

• Assists RN with daily patient care (bathing, hygiene, feeding, ambulation).
• Documents vital signs and patient data in EMR.
• Performs rounding and communicates patient needs to RN.
• participates in admission/transfer/discharge processes.
• Collects specimens and performs point-of-care testing as directed.
• Maintains stock, cleans equipment, and transports supplies as needed.
• Assists with skin care and repositioning to prevent ulcers.
• Follows infection prevention policies and uses PPE when in isolation.
• Demonstrates age-appropriate patient care and safety.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Excellent oral and written comms

Excellent organizational skills

Education

GED / HSED or equivalent

High School Graduate

Job description

Advocate Health Care in Chicago is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support nurses in providing direct patient care. You will assist with activities of daily living, monitor patient status, and document data accurately in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).

The role includes rounds, transfers, and supporting the care team in a fast-paced hospital setting. Responsibilities include specimen collection, specimen labeling, stocking, and equipment cleaning, while maintaining infection prevention and