Patient Care Technician – Full Time

LiveWell Homecare Agency; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Other benefits

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency in Chicago is seeking a dedicated patient care assistant to support Registered Nurses in a healthcare setting. You will monitor vital signs, assist with specimen collection, and help with daily activities.

The role emphasizes safety, completion of care plans, and providing emotional support to patients to ensure a positive experience, with benefits including dental, medical, vision, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Current CPR/BLS certification required.
• CNA certification or nursing assistant training preferred.
• Minimum of one year of relevant medical office experience.
• Basic computer skills for charting and documentation.
• Strong interpersonal, prioritization, collaboration, and adherence to instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care tasks such as vital signs, specimen collection, and assisting with daily activities.
• Support patient admissions, discharge preparations, and care plan implementation.
• Ensure safety protocols are followed and provide emotional support.
• Maintain a safe environment and deliver high-quality patient experiences.

Skills

CPR/BLS certification

Patient care experience

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Education

CNA certification

Nursing assistant training

Tools

Electronic medical records

Charting software

Job description

This position involves providing patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse in a healthcare setting. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, performing diagnostic tasks such as EKGs and ultrasounds, assisting with patient admissions, discharges, and implementing care plans. The role emphasizes maintaining patient safety, conducting hourly rounding, and delivering emotional support to ensure a positive experience.

Qualifications & Skills

• Current CPR/BLS certification required.
• Preferred candidates have CNA certification, completed nursing assistant training, or relevant patient care experience.
• Minimum of one year of relevant medical office experience.
• Basic computer skills for charting and documentation.
• Strong interpersonal, prioritization, collaboration, and adherence to instructions.

Key Duties

• Assist with patient care tasks such as vital signs, specimen collection, and assisting with daily activities.
• Support patient admissions, discharge preparations, and care plan implementation.
• Ensure safety protocols are followed and provide emotional support.
• Maintain a safe environment and deliver high-quality patient experiences.

Position based in Chicago with benefits including dental, medical, vision, tuition reimbursement, and more.