Compassionate Patient Care Assistant (CNA)

Aurora Health Care; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Health Care in Milwaukee is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support RNs with daily patient care, including bathing, feeding and ambulation. This role involves documenting vitals, I&O, and weights in the EMR, and communicating observations to the RN.

Responsibilities include admission/discharge support, specimen collection, supply transport, and maintaining patient safety and comfort through proper positioning and skin care. Prioritize patient wellbeing in a fast-paced unit.

Qualifications

• GED or HSED or High School Diploma required.
• Basic computer skills expected.
• Excellent oral and written communication abilities required.

Responsibilities

• Assists RN with daily patient care including bathing, feeding, ambulation and positioning.
• Measures and documents vital signs and intake/output; records data in EMR.
• Communicates observations and patient needs to RN promptly and accurately.
• Participates in admission, transfer and discharge tasks under supervision, ensuring room setup and belongings are managed.
• Performs specimen collection and basic point-of-care testing as directed, maintaining proper labeling.
• Delivers supplies, transports items and maintains nursing area stock and cleanliness.
• Performs patient positioning and transferring tasks using proper technique and assistive devices.
• Maintains skin integrity and uses equipment like TED hose and sequential compression devices as needed.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Team player

Education

GED or HSED

High School Diploma

Job description

Aurora Health Care in Milwaukee is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support RNs with daily patient care, including bathing, feeding and ambulation. This role involves documenting vitals, I&O, and weights in the EMR, and communicating observations to the RN.

Responsibilities include admission/discharge support, specimen collection, supply transport, and maintaining patient safety and comfort through proper positioning and skin care. Prioritize patient wellbeing in a fast-paced unit.