Night Shift Patient Care Assistant (CNA)

UChicago Medicine; Illinois; On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

UChicago Medicine in Hyde Park, Chicago, seeks a Nursing Support Assistant (CNA) to support patient care under RN supervision, performing essential tasks and documenting activities.

Responsibilities include basic patient care, ADL assistance, vital signs, specimen collection, and discharge prep. Requires CNA registry or nursing student status, CPR/BLS and ability to work nights in a 0.6 FTE schedule.

Qualifications

• CPR/BLS Certification is required.
• Ability to read and write, perform math, follow instructions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work with management and staff.
• Ability to perform physical tasks and lift heavy items.
• Readiness to work under supervision and follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic patient care activities including vital signs and simple tests.
• Assists with activities of daily living with infection control practices.
• Assists with personal hygiene, ambulation and nutrition.
• Completes procedures like specimen collection and weight checks.
• Assists with discharge and transfer preparation of patients.
• Maintains patient environment and room readiness.
• Maintains supplies and equipment and documents activities.
• Initiates CPR and notifies RN as needed.
• Performs receptionist duties for the area as requested.

Skills

CPR/BLS Certification

Reading & Writing

Verbal & Written Communication

Teamwork

Physical Endurance

Following Instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nursing student on HCWR

Job description

UChicago Medicine in Hyde Park, Chicago, seeks a Nursing Support Assistant (CNA) to support patient care under RN supervision, performing essential tasks and documenting activities.

Responsibilities include basic patient care, ADL assistance, vital signs, specimen collection, and discharge prep. Requires CNA registry or nursing student status, CPR/BLS and ability to work nights in a 0.6 FTE schedule.