Compassionate Patient Care Aide

Advocate Health Care; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support Registered Nurses in daily patient care, including hygiene, feeding, mobility, and monitoring vital signs. The role requires accurate EMR documentation, timely communication of patient needs, and participation in admissions, transfers, and discharges.

Candidates should have a GED or HS diploma, basic computer skills, and strong communication and organizational abilities.

Qualifications

• GED or High School Diploma is required.
• Basic computer skills expected.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Strong organizational abilities and ability to set priorities required.
• Certification Addendum: hospital-based certifications must be maintained annually.

Responsibilities

• Assists RN with daily patient care including bathing, hygiene, feeding, and mobility.
• Measures and documents vital signs and input/output in the EMR.
• Rounds and communicates patient needs to the RN; documents appropriately.
• Assists with admissions, transfers, and discharges; prepares rooms and manages patient belongings.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Excellent oral and written comms

Excellent organizational skills

Education

GED or HS Diploma

Job description

Advocate Health Care is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support Registered Nurses in daily patient care, including hygiene, feeding, mobility, and monitoring vital signs. The role requires accurate EMR documentation, timely communication of patient needs, and participation in admissions, transfers, and discharges.

Candidates should have a GED or HS diploma, basic computer skills, and strong communication and organizational abilities.