Patient Care Technician

Skills for Chicago; Lake Forest (IL); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Skills for Chicago is seeking a compassionate CNA to assist patients with daily hygiene and nutritional needs according to care plans. The role requires collaborative rounding with the clinical RN, accurate data collection, and support for patient mobility and positioning as outlined by the care team.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of an accredited CNA program with active IL CNA Registry listing (or be a nursing student with clinical rotation), and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of an accredited CNA program with active Illinois CNA Registry listing or nursing student with at least one clinical rotation (verification required).
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal hygiene and nutritional needs per the care plan.
• Perform hourly rounding in collaboration with the clinical RN.
• Obtain and document patient care data as directed by the RN.
• Support patient ambulation and positioning according to the care plan.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA program completed with active IL CNA Registry listing or nursing student with clinical rotation

Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association

Job description

• Assist patients with personal hygiene and nutritional needs based on the care plan
• Perform hourly rounding in collaboration with the clinical RN
• Obtain and document patient care data as directed by the RN
• Support patient ambulation and positioning according to the care plan

Skills and Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of an accredited CNA program and active listing on the Illinois CNA Registry or nursing student with at least one completed clinical rotation (written verification required)
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association