Patient Care Technician: CNA-Certified, 6am–6:30pm, PTO

Great River Health Systems; West Burlington (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Matching retirement programs

Health, Dental and Vision plans

Health Savings and Flexible Spending

Employee discounts

Long-Term Disability, Life, and AD&D

Paid time off (PTO)

Education Assistance Program

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Discounted cafeteria meals

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Service Recognition program

Voluntary plans including Life, AD&D,

Job summary

Great River Health Systems is seeking a CNA for acute care units who will provide basic patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse. You will assist adults across Medical/Surgical, Telemetry, Cardiac, and other units, perform ADLs, monitor vitals, and participate in safety initiatives to prevent falls and injuries.

The role requires CNA certification within 120 days, completion of required trainings, and a commitment to teamwork, documentation, and quality patient care in a busy

Qualifications

• CNA course must be completed within 4 months of hire.
• Perform bedside shift reports and document accurately.
• Maintain infection control and safety practices.
• Assist patients with ADLs and operate equipment as directed.

Responsibilities

• Answer call lights promptly and relay requests.
• Perform skin assessments and report abnormalities.
• Assist with daily living activities and transfers.
• Keep patient rooms clean and change linens as needed.
• Label and collect specimens correctly (urine, stool, sputum).
• Transport messages, documents, and samples to appropriate staff.
• Support feeding for patients unable to feed themselves.
• Monitor intake/output and vital signs; report changes.

Skills

Bedside care

Patient safety

Vital signs

Documentation

Infection control

Education

CNA certification

Nursing Assistant training

Tools

Oxygen equipment

Portable X-ray

Job description

Great River Health Systems is seeking a CNA for acute care units who will provide basic patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse. You will assist adults across Medical/Surgical, Telemetry, Cardiac, and other units, perform ADLs, monitor vitals, and participate in safety initiatives to prevent falls and injuries.

The role requires CNA certification within 120 days, completion of required trainings, and a commitment to teamwork, documentation, and quality patient care in a busy