Patient Care Technician – Full Time

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Additional perks

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC in Chicago seeks a Nursing Assistant to provide patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, including vital signs monitoring, EKGs, ultrasounds, blood glucose checks, specimen collection, and assistance with bathing, feeding and mobility.

The role also involves assisting with admissions, discharges, implementing care plans, maintaining safety protocols and delivering emotional support to ensure a high-quality, safe patient environment.

Qualifications

• Current CPR/BLS certification required.
• Experience in patient care or nursing assistant training preferred.
• Basic computer skills for charting and documentation.
• Strong interpersonal, collaboration, prioritization, and adherence to instructions.
• Soft skills for patient interaction and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care activities and safety protocols.
• Support patient admissions, discharge preparations, and care plan implementation.
• Maintain hourly rounding and provide emotional support.
• Ensure a safe, positive environment for patients.

Skills

CPR/BLS certification

Patient care experience

Charting and documentation

Interpersonal and teamwork

Ability to follow instructions

Job description

This position involves providing patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, including tasks such as vital signs monitoring, EKGs, ultrasounds, blood glucose checks, specimen collection, and assisting with activities like bathing, feeding, and mobility. The role also includes assisting with patient admissions, discharges, implementing care plans, maintaining safety protocols, and delivering emotional support to ensure a high-quality, safe patient environment.

Qualifications & Skills

• Current CPR/BLS certification required
• Previous patient care experience or completion of nursing assistant training preferred
• Basic computer skills for charting and documentation
• Strong interpersonal, collaboration, prioritization, and adherence to instructions
• Relevant soft skills for patient interaction and teamwork

Key Duties

• Assist with patient care activities and safety protocols
• Support patient admissions, discharge preparations, and care plan implementation
• Maintain hourly rounding and provide emotional support
• Ensure a safe, positive environment for patients

Position based in Chicago offering benefits such as dental, medical, vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and additional perks.