Patient Care Tech: Vital Signs, Hygiene & Support

Carle-Health; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking a Health Care Technician to support licensed nursing staff and care for assigned patient groups. You will assist with personal care, hygiene, and daily living activities under RN supervision.

Responsibilities include vital signs, documentation, transport, and hourly rounding, with emphasis on patient comfort and safety. Comprehensive benefits are offered and the team serves in central Illinois facilities.

Qualifications

• BLS certification within 30 days (AHA).
• Certificate of Completion: Nurse Assistant.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CNA certification completed or in progress.
• At least one nursing clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with unit supplies, stocking, cleaning, and charting.
• Collect patient data and document accurately.
• Perform vital signs, glucose monitoring, intake/output measurements.
• Assist with activities of daily living and patient transport.
• Report abnormal findings to the RN promptly.
• Provide emotional support to patients and families.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs monitoring

Documentation

Communication with RN

Education

Certificate of Completion: Nurse Assistant

High School Diploma or GED

CNA certification

BLS certification (AHA)

Job description

Carle Health is seeking a Health Care Technician to support licensed nursing staff and care for assigned patient groups. You will assist with personal care, hygiene, and daily living activities under RN supervision.

Responsibilities include vital signs, documentation, transport, and hourly rounding, with emphasis on patient comfort and safety. Comprehensive benefits are offered and the team serves in central Illinois facilities.