Compassionate Patient Care Technician | Hands-on Support

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is seeking a Patient Care Technician to provide basic daily care to patients and support for families. You will assist with hygiene, mobility, and routine nursing tasks, documenting care and reporting changes to the nurse.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and CNA certification or enrollment in a nursing program. Orientation completion and compassionate patient interaction are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• CNA certification or enrollment in an accredited nursing program is required.
• Completion of Patient Care Technician orientation is expected.
• Ability to address growth and development needs across patient ages.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with basic hygiene and daily living activities.
• Perform routine tasks and record vital signs, intake/output, and specimens.
• Collect and report data according to the patient plan of care.
• Orient patient and family to environment and safety procedures.
• Document care, monitor changes, and escalate to the nurse as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Adaptability

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA certification or nursing program enrollment

Job description

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is seeking a Patient Care Technician to provide basic daily care to patients and support for families. You will assist with hygiene, mobility, and routine nursing tasks, documenting care and reporting changes to the nurse.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and CNA certification or enrollment in a nursing program. Orientation completion and compassionate patient interaction are essential.