Patient Care Assistant (CNA) – Day Shift

UChicago Medicine; Illinois; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

UChicago Medicine in Chicago's Hyde Park on-site unit seeks a Nursing Support Assistant (CNA) to support patient care under RN supervision. Responsibilities include basic patient care, vital signs, assisting with ADLs, and contributing to safe, clean environments.

The role emphasizes teamwork, communication, and adherence to infection control, with required HCWR CNA eligibility, CPR/BLS certification, and ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Full-time, day shift, 0.9 FTE, unit 5NE Hospital Medicine.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• IDPH HCWR CNA eligibility or nursing student on HCWR.
• CPR/BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic patient care activities including vital signs and simple tests.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living using infection control techniques.
• Assists with hygiene, ambulation, and nourishment as assigned.
• Completes procedures such as specimen collection and patient weighing.
• Assists in discharge and transfer preparation.
• Maintains patient environment and equipment and documents activities.

Skills

Vital signs

Infection control

Communication

Assisting ADLs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

IDPH HCWR CNA eligibility or nursing student on HCWR

CPR/BLS certification

Tools

CPR/BLS Certification

Job description

UChicago Medicine in Chicago's Hyde Park on-site unit seeks a Nursing Support Assistant (CNA) to support patient care under RN supervision. Responsibilities include basic patient care, vital signs, assisting with ADLs, and contributing to safe, clean environments.

The role emphasizes teamwork, communication, and adherence to infection control, with required HCWR CNA eligibility, CPR/BLS certification, and ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Full-time, day shift, 0.9 FTE, unit 5NE Hospital Medicine.