Healthcare Technician

Jobtailor; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a dedicated Patient Care Assistant in Peoria, IL to support Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses with delegated patient care and unit maintenance. You will help with hygiene, nutrition, mobility, vital signs, and patient comfort, while ensuring safety and documentation.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, BLS within 30 days, CPI training within 3 months, and the ability to work under nurse direction to provide quality care and maintain a clean,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification within 30 days.
• CPI training within 3 months.
• Ability to perform delegated patient care procedures under nurse direction.
• Assistance with hygiene, nutrition, elimination, skin care, mobility and activity.

Responsibilities

• Assist with delegated patient care and unit maintenance.
• Provide hygiene, nutrition, elimination, skin care, and mobility support.
• Take measurements including input/output, vital signs, BP and weight.
• Assist with admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Respond promptly to call lights and complete rounds every two hours.
• Maintain clean, stocked, and safe patient rooms and unit areas.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs

BLS Certification

CPI Training

Patient Handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Protective Equipment

Gait Belts

Restraints

Slide Boards

Lift Equipment

Job description

• Assist Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses with delegated patient care and unit maintenance activities
• Provide patient hygiene, nutritional, elimination, skin care, comfort, and activity support
• Perform patient measurements including intake/output, vital signs, blood pressure, weights, drains, and abdominal girth
• Perform additional trained and certified skills such as intermittent urinary catheterization and clean dressing changes
• Assist with patient admission, transfer, and discharge processes
• Make patient rounds at least every two hours and respond promptly to call lights
• Report pertinent patient information to the assigned nurse and complete documentation before leaving the shift
• Maintain clean, organized, safe, and adequately stocked patient rooms and unit areas
• Perform unit maintenance duties, errands, equipment setup, supply management, and cleaning tasks
• Assist with patient lifting, transfers, moving, and handling using appropriate safety equipment
• Promote patient, family, staff, and environmental safety and report unsafe equipment or situations
• Contribute to department goals, quality assurance, infection control, patient satisfaction, and teamwork
• Attend educational offerings and support staffing needs across shifts
• Demonstrate warmth, concern, respect, privacy, and responsive communication with patients, families, and hospital personnel

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training within 3 months
• Ability to perform delegated patient care procedures under nurse direction
• Ability to provide hygiene, nutrition, elimination, skin care, comfort, mobility, and activity assistance
• Ability to perform patient measurements, vital signs, intake/output, and other assessments
• Ability to assist with admissions, transfers, discharges, lifting, transfers, and patient handling
• Ability to maintain a clean, organized, stocked, and safe patient environment
• Ability to use protective equipment, hand hygiene, body mechanics, gait belts, restraints, slide boards, and lift equipment appropriately
• Ability to respond promptly to alarms, call lights, urgent requests, and patient needs
• Ability to organize and prioritize work and accept delegated duties from registered and licensed practical nurses
• Ability to communicate pertinent patient information to nurses and interact respectfully with patients, families, and hospital personnel
• Ability to attend educational offerings and maintain current patient-care knowledge

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in patient care assistance, including hygiene, nutrition, and vital sign monitoring, while maintaining a safe and organized environment. Capable of effective communication with patients and healthcare staff, ensuring quality care and adherence to safety protocols.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Patient Care Assistance
• Vital Signs Monitoring
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Training
• Patient Handling Techniques

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Patient Measurements
• Intermittent Urinary Catheterization
• Clean Dressing Changes
• Hygiene Assistance
• Nutrition Assistance
• Elimination Assistance
• Mobility Assistance
• Safety Equipment Usage
• Organizational Skills
• Documentation

Soft Skills

• Responsive Communication
• Teamwork
• Respectful Interaction
• Warmth and Concern
• Prioritization

Certifications & Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Training

Industry Keywords

• Patient Care
• Infection Control
• Quality Assurance
• Patient Satisfaction
• Unit Maintenance

Tools & Technologies

• Protective Equipment
• Gait Belts
• Restraints
• Slide Boards
• Lift Equipment