Patient Care Technician — Vital Signs, EKGs & Care Support

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

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.