Patient Care Assistant: Daily Care & Vitals

Advocate Health Care; Oak Lawn (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care in Oak Lawn, IL is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to support registered nurses with daily patient care. You will assist with bathing, hygiene, feeding, mobility, and use of assistive devices to promote comfort and safety.

In this role you will document vitals and intake/output, participate in admissions and discharges, and help maintain clean, stocked nursing areas. BLS certification and state CNA registry are required within 45 days, with a strong focus on

Qualifications

• GED or HSED or High School Diploma required.
• Basic computer skills and proficient communication abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to set priorities.
• Nurse Aide in good standing and BLS certification required within 45 days.

Responsibilities

• Assists RN with daily patient care including bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, ambulation and transfers.
• Measures and documents vital signs and other patient data; records in EMR.
• Performs rounding and communicates observations to RN; documents appropriately.
• Assists in admission, transfer and discharge processes; ensures room setup and patient belongings.
• Collects specimens and supports point-of-care testing; maintains competency.
• Cleans equipment and maintains nursing area stock; runs errands as directed.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Excellent oral and written comm.

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to set priorities

Education

GED or High School Equivalency Diploma

High School Graduate

Job description

Advocate Health Care in Oak Lawn, IL is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to support registered nurses with daily patient care. You will assist with bathing, hygiene, feeding, mobility, and use of assistive devices to promote comfort and safety.

In this role you will document vitals and intake/output, participate in admissions and discharges, and help maintain clean, stocked nursing areas. BLS certification and state CNA registry are required within 45 days, with a strong focus on