Patient Care Technician

LiveWell Homecare Agency; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency seeks a compassionate CNA to provide patient care under Registered Nurse supervision, performing vital signs, EKGs, ultrasounds, glucose checks, and specimen collection in home settings.

Flexible full-time and part-time shifts including overnight, weekend, and holiday differential, with emphasis on empathy, safety, and teamwork with healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

• CPR/BLS certification required or in progress.
• CNA training preferred or completed with clinical rotations.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under RN supervision and monitor vital signs.
• Perform EKGs, ultrasounds, and blood glucose checks.
• Collect specimens and assist with bathing, feeding, and mobility.
• Support admissions and prepare for discharge.
• Implement and follow care plans.
• Maintain hourly rounding and safety protocols.
• Deliver emotional support to create a safe environment.

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

Interpersonal skills

Prioritization

Collaboration

Documentation skills

Shift flexibility

Education

CPR/BLS certification

CNA training or clinical rotations

Tools

Electronic charting (EMR)

Job description

The position involves providing patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, performing tasks such as vital signs monitoring, EKGs, ultrasounds, blood glucose checks, specimen collection, and assisting with activities like bathing, feeding, and mobility. Responsibilities include supporting patient admissions, preparing for discharge, implementing care plans, maintaining hourly rounding, ensuring safety protocols, and delivering emotional support to create a safe, positive environment.

Qualifications & Skills

• Current CPR/BLS certification through recognized organizations
• Completion of CNA training or clinical rotations preferred
• Minimum one year of relevant medical experience
• Basic computer proficiency for charting and documentation
• Strong interpersonal, prioritization, collaboration, and adherence to instructions
• Overnight, weekend, and holiday shift differentials available
• Flexible full-time and part-time schedules (16 & 24 hours)