Patient Care Technician - Compassionate CNA-Certified Support

Southern Illinois Medical Services NFP; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Illinois Medical Services NFP is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to assist nursing staff with direct patient care and routine tasks. The role supports patient comfort, safety, and basic needs within the unit.

Responsibilities include vital signs, documentation, and timely communication of changes in patient conditions, with CPR readiness and potential cross-training in telemetry as needed by the department. BLS certification is required.

Qualifications

• Completion of Illinois approved CNA training program and passed a written competency test.
• BLS certification.
• Experience with basic patient care tasks is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assists nursing staff with patient care activities such as obtaining vital signs, intake and 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 Registered Nurse and/or Licensed Practical Nurse
• Timely completion of delegated tasks from Registered Nurse
• 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

CPR Certification

Vital signs measurement

Education

Illinois approved CNA training program

Job description

Southern Illinois Medical Services NFP is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to assist nursing staff with direct patient care and routine tasks. The role supports patient comfort, safety, and basic needs within the unit.

Responsibilities include vital signs, documentation, and timely communication of changes in patient conditions, with CPR readiness and potential cross-training in telemetry as needed by the department. BLS certification is required.