High-Risk OB/Gyn Care Aide

Advocate Health Care; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care in Park Ridge, IL seeks a Nursing Assistant to support RNs in daily patient care, including bathing, feeding, mobility, and applying assistive devices. Teamwork and patient safety are emphasized.

Responsibilities include taking and documenting vitals, assisting with admissions and transfers, collecting specimens, running errands, maintaining room and equipment, and adhering to infection control and age-specific care guidelines.

Qualifications

• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification to be obtained within 45 days.
• Nurse Aide in good standing with the State Registry.
• Basic computer skills and ability to document accurately in the EMR.
• Strong communication and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist RN with daily patient care: bathing, feeding, hygiene, mobility.
• Measure and document vitals and input/output in EMR.
• Perform rounding and communicate patient/family needs to RN.
• Participate in admissions, transfers and discharges under RN supervision.
• Collect urine/stool/sputum samples and perform point-of-care testing as needed.
• Run errands and restock nursing areas; clean equipment and spaces.
• Position patients and assist with transfers and nutrition needs.
• Maintain skin integrity and use compression devices as required.
• Remove IVs and assist with post-mortem care if directed.
• Follow infection prevention policies and use appropriate PPE.
• Provide age-appropriate care and monitor patient status as instructed.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Excellent oral and written comms

Excellent organizational skills

Certification Addendum

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Tools

Job description

Advocate Health Care in Park Ridge, IL seeks a Nursing Assistant to support RNs in daily patient care, including bathing, feeding, mobility, and applying assistive devices. Teamwork and patient safety are emphasized.

Responsibilities include taking and documenting vitals, assisting with admissions and transfers, collecting specimens, running errands, maintaining room and equipment, and adhering to infection control and age-specific care guidelines.