Patient Care Tech (CNA) – Day Shifts, 36 hrs

BJC HealthCare; Alton (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life

Disability insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Alton Memorial Hospital, part of BJC HealthCare, is seeking a Nursing Support role for direct patient care in a 34-private-room MCU unit on the 3rd floor. You will assist with ADLs, monitor vital signs and intake/output, and support safe patient care in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Responsibilities include documenting care, reporting changes to the nursing team, and providing 1:1 sitter support as needed. This position emphasizes patient safety, teamwork, and adherence to care protocols.

Qualifications

• Preferred experience as CNA, nurse assistant, EMT, or surgical technician.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Licenses & Certifications: Certified Nurse Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Implements direct patient care under the supervision of the nurse, promoting patient and family centered care in a healing environment.
• Collects clinical data and information on patients, and reports changes in patient status to the nurse.
• Assists nurse with patient and family education. Documents all patient care activities provided with correct medical terminology.
• Acts as 1:1 patient safety sitter as necessary.
• Ensures availability of supplies and equipment to meet each patient's needs.

Skills

CNA experience

Nurse assistant

EMT experience

Surgical technician

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Alton Memorial Hospital, part of BJC HealthCare, is seeking a Nursing Support role for direct patient care in a 34-private-room MCU unit on the 3rd floor. You will assist with ADLs, monitor vital signs and intake/output, and support safe patient care in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Responsibilities include documenting care, reporting changes to the nursing team, and providing 1:1 sitter support as needed. This position emphasizes patient safety, teamwork, and adherence to care protocols.