Compassionate CNA: Hands-On Patient Care & Support

Advocate Health Care; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,480,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care in Park Ridge, IL seeks a compassionate Nurse Aide to support daily patient care under RN supervision. You will assist with bathing, feeding, mobility, vital signs, and documentation in the EMR, while maintaining safety and infection control.

This role emphasizes teamwork, timely communication, and respect for age-specific patient needs in a busy hospital setting. Education includes HS diploma or GED; BLS certification is required within 45 days.

Qualifications

• Nurse Aide in good standing with the State Registry.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification within 45 days.
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assists RN with daily patient care including bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, activity orders and ambulation.
• Measures and documents vital signs and inputs/outputs in EMR.
• Completes rounds and communicates observations to RN promptly.
• Participates in admission, transfer and discharge under RN supervision.
• Collects specimens and performs point-of-care testing as indicated.
• Performs errands and supports stock, cleanliness and equipment maintenance.
• Assists with patient positioning and safe transfers under supervision.
• Maintains skin care and infection prevention practices.
• Might remove IVs, assist with post-mortem care and bladder scans as directed.
• Complies with age-specific care needs and departmental policies.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Advocate Health Care in Park Ridge, IL seeks a compassionate Nurse Aide to support daily patient care under RN supervision. You will assist with bathing, feeding, mobility, vital signs, and documentation in the EMR, while maintaining safety and infection control.

This role emphasizes teamwork, timely communication, and respect for age-specific patient needs in a busy hospital setting. Education includes HS diploma or GED; BLS certification is required within 45 days.