Compassionate Patient Care Assistant

Advocate Aurora Health; Hazel Crest (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Illinois is seeking a dedicated Nursing Assistant to support daily patient care under the supervision of registered nurses. You will assist with activities of daily living, monitor patients, and help ensure comfort and safety in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Responsibilities include bathing, feeding, vital signs, documentation in EMR, and participation in admissions/transfers. Requires basic computer skills, solid communication, and reliability; BLS certification must be

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills and EMR documentation experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Good organization and ability to set priorities.

Responsibilities

• Assist RN with daily patient care including bathing, hygiene, feeding, mobility and transfers.
• Measure and document vital signs and intake/output in EMR; maintain accurate records.
• Perform rounding, communicate patient/family needs, and assist with admissions/discharges.
• Collect specimens and perform point-of-care testing as directed; maintain competency.
• Stock nursing area, clean equipment, and support patient positioning and skin care.
• Adhere to infection prevention policies and demonstrate age-appropriate patient care.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Oral and written communication

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Education

High School Diploma or GED/HSED

Job description

Advocate Health in Illinois is seeking a dedicated Nursing Assistant to support daily patient care under the supervision of registered nurses. You will assist with activities of daily living, monitor patients, and help ensure comfort and safety in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Responsibilities include bathing, feeding, vital signs, documentation in EMR, and participation in admissions/transfers. Requires basic computer skills, solid communication, and reliability; BLS certification must be