Patient Care Technician — CNA, CPR, Growth & Cross-Train

CO01 Southern Illinois Hospital Services Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Illinois Healthcare is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to assist with professional nursing care for patients. You will support nursing staff in basic care activities such as taking vital signs, feeding, bathing, and assisting with mobility, while ensuring patient comfort and safety.

Applicants must complete Illinois CNA training and pass the competency test, with BLS experience; CPR skills are valued.

Qualifications

• Completion of Illinois approved CNA training program and passed a written competency test or nursing arts course

Responsibilities

• Assists nursing staff with patient care activities (vital signs, intake/output, bathing, feeding, toileting)
• Assists in medical emergencies, including CPR
• Complete, accurate and timely documentation in patient medical record
• Timely communication of changes in patient condition to the RN and/or LPN
• Timely completion of delegated tasks from RN
• Serve as an advocate for the patient by communicating and collaborating with other health service personnel
• Timely completion of required education and competencies
• Cross train to telemetry tech if applicable to department needs

Skills

CNA training

BLS

CPR

Job description

Southern Illinois Healthcare is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to assist with professional nursing care for patients. You will support nursing staff in basic care activities such as taking vital signs, feeding, bathing, and assisting with mobility, while ensuring patient comfort and safety.

Applicants must complete Illinois CNA training and pass the competency test, with BLS experience; CPR skills are valued.