Compassionate Patient Care Companion

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

Job summary

Advocate Health in Park Ridge, IL is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support nurses and provide compassionate, hands-on care in a fast-paced hospital setting. You will assist with bathing, feeding, mobility, monitoring, and ensuring patient safety while maintaining confidentiality and effective communication with patients, families, and the care team.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED, current CPR, and willingness to work weekends and holidays; there is opportunity for

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current CPR certification.
• Good communication and compassionate patient care.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a secure, safe patient environment and monitor patients continuously.
• Assist with AM/PM care: beds, hygiene, positioning, nutrition support.
• Assist with toileting, mobility, and ambulation as directed by RN.
• Support daily patient care activities and communicate needs to the RN.
• Document patient information and changes in condition for the care team.

Skills

Communication

Compassion

Patient care

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPR certification

Job description

Advocate Health in Park Ridge, IL is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support nurses and provide compassionate, hands-on care in a fast-paced hospital setting. You will assist with bathing, feeding, mobility, monitoring, and ensuring patient safety while maintaining confidentiality and effective communication with patients, families, and the care team.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED, current CPR, and willingness to work weekends and holidays; there is opportunity for