Patient Care Assistant — CNA Support & Mobility

Advocate Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a CNA to assist registered nurses with daily patient care in a hospital setting in Chicago. The role includes bathing, feeding, mobility support, and accurate documentation in the EMR system.

Responsibilities cover admission/discharge tasks, specimen collection, routine rounds, and ensuring patient comfort and safety while adhering to infection control practices.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills required.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to set priorities.
• Two years acute care CNA experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist RN with daily patient care including bathing, oral hygiene, feeding and mobility.
• Document vitals and I&O in EMR as requested.
• Perform purposeful rounds and communicate patient/family needs to RN.
• Assist with admission, transfer and discharge processes and room setup.
• Collect specimens and perform point-of-care testing as indicated.
• Handle errands, stock nursing area, clean equipment and work areas.
• Assist with positioning, diet tray setup/removal, and nutrition needs.
• Maintain skin integrity and use required supplies (TED hose, SCDs).
• Follow infection prevention policies and PPE usage; age-specific care as needed.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Excellent oral and written

Excellent organizational

Ability to set priorities

Education

GED or HSED or High School Graduate

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a CNA to assist registered nurses with daily patient care in a hospital setting in Chicago. The role includes bathing, feeding, mobility support, and accurate documentation in the EMR system.

Responsibilities cover admission/discharge tasks, specimen collection, routine rounds, and ensuring patient comfort and safety while adhering to infection control practices.