Patient Care Assistant — Nursing Support & Rounds

Advocate Health Care; Oak Lawn (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care is seeking a Nurse Aide to assist Registered Nurses in daily patient care, including bathing, feeding, and ambulation, with accurate data entry into the EMR.

The role involves supporting admission/transfer/discharge activities, obtaining specimens, and restocking supplies while maintaining infection control and patient safety; no prior experience is required, but basic healthcare procedures will be taught.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills required.
• Excellent oral and written communication abilities.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to set priorities.
• Teamwork and collaboration with nursing staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist RN with daily patient care including bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, and ambulation.
• Document vital signs and patient data in EMR; report observations to RN.
• Participate in admission, transfer and discharge processes under RN supervision.
• Collect specimens and perform point‑of‑care testing as directed; maintain competency.
• Handle bags, linens, and supply stocking; clean and maintain work areas.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Oral and written communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

GED or HSED

High School Diploma

Job description

Advocate Health Care is seeking a Nurse Aide to assist Registered Nurses in daily patient care, including bathing, feeding, and ambulation, with accurate data entry into the EMR.

The role involves supporting admission/transfer/discharge activities, obtaining specimens, and restocking supplies while maintaining infection control and patient safety; no prior experience is required, but basic healthcare procedures will be taught.