Patient Care Technician-CNA

LiveWell Homecare Agency; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness resources

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency in Chicago seeks compassionate caregivers to provide direct patient care. You will assist with hygiene, feeding, mobility, dressing, and elimination while supporting safety and comfort.

The role includes routine clinical tasks like collecting specimens, monitoring vital signs, and helping with procedures such as catheterization. Candidates must have a CNA certification or be enrolled in a nursing program and be able to lift up to 35 lbs.

Qualifications

• CNA certification or active enrollment in a nursing program.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
• Experience caring for patients across all age groups.
• Effective communication, critical thinking, and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including hygiene, feeding, mobility, dressing, and elimination.
• Collect specimens, monitor vital signs, and assist with procedures as needed.
• Observe and report patient conditions; document care accurately.
• Maintain patient safety, comfort, and a clean, ready care environment.

Skills

CNA certification

Communication

Critical thinking

Adaptability

Patient care across ages

Lifting up to 35 lbs

Education

Nursing program enrollment

Job description

This position involves providing direct patient care, including assistance with hygiene, feeding, mobility, dressing, and elimination. The role requires performing routine clinical tasks such as collecting specimens, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with procedures like catheterization.
Additionally, responsibilities include observing and reporting patient conditions, documenting care, supporting patient safety and comfort, and maintaining a clean and ready care environment.
Candidates must demonstrate strong communication, critical thinking, and adaptability skills in a dynamic healthcare setting.

Qualifications & Skills

• Current CNA certification or active enrollment in a nursing program
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs
• Experience caring for patients across all age groups
• Effective communication, critical thinking, and adaptability

Offers competitive benefits, including healthcare, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, wellness resources, and more. The role is based in Chicago, within a diverse and inclusive environment dedicated to advancing human ability through innovative care.