Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant

Advocate Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in a hospital setting seeks a patient care assistant to support RNs in daily patient care and observation. You will assist with bathing, feeding, mobility, and positioning while maintaining safety and comfort for patients.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, charting in the EMR, and assisting in admissions, transfers, and discharges under RN supervision. A strong focus on accuracy and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assists RN with daily patient care including bathing, hygiene, feeding, and ambulation.
• Measures and documents vital signs and intake/output in EMR.
• Performs rounding and communicates observations to RN; documents appropriately.
• Participates in admissions, transfers and discharges with room setup and patient belongings management.
• Collects specimens and performs point-of-care testing as indicated; labels specimens accurately.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Oral and written communication

Organizational skills

Education

GED/HSED or High School Diploma

Job description

Advocate Health in a hospital setting seeks a patient care assistant to support RNs in daily patient care and observation. You will assist with bathing, feeding, mobility, and positioning while maintaining safety and comfort for patients.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, charting in the EMR, and assisting in admissions, transfers, and discharges under RN supervision. A strong focus on accuracy and teamwork is essential.