Overview

Company
Skills for Chicago
Location
Lake Forest, IL, United States
Skills for Chicago

Healthcare & Caregiving • Lake Forest, IL, United States

Patient Care Technician - Northwestern Medicine - Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital - Lake Forest

Lake Forest, IL, United StatesPosted 12 hours ago
Healthcare & Caregiving

About the Role

Skills for Chicago


Is a Chicago-based nonprofit that removes barriers to employment by eliminating biases that disqualify candidates unnecessarily. Working with local and global companies, Skills brings opportunities to neighborhoods and municipalities throughout the Chicagoland area. To be eligible for Skills for Chicago services, candidates must reside in Illinois or Indiana, be authorized to work in the United States, and be either unemployed or underemployed.


Northwestern Medicine - Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital


Life at Northwestern Medicine means being a part of their relentless quest to deliver world-class health care, facilitate groundbreaking research, and build healthier communities across Chicagoland and beyond.It means no matter where you work within the organization, you’re an integral part of the mission.Northwestern Medicine is committed to cultivating a workforce as diverse as the patients served.And they are committed to a better employee experience, with a culture, benefits, and programs that support your well-being, your personal and professional development, and your goals.

Because what makes you better, makes their patients better.


Job Highlights


  • Assist patients with personal hygiene and nutritional needs based on the care plan
  • Perform hourly rounding in collaboration with the clinical RN
  • Obtain and document patient care data as directed by the RN
  • Support patient ambulation and positioning according to the care plan


Candidate Profile


  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Completion of an accredited CNA program and active listing on the Illinois CNA Registry or nursing student with at least one completed clinical rotation (written verification required)
  • Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association


Additional Information


Location


Lake Forest


Benefits


Dental;Employee Assistance;Life Insurance;Long Term Disability;Maternity Leave;Medical;Parent Leave;Personal;Retirement/401K;Short Term Disability;Sick;Tuition Reimbursement;Vacation;Vision

What You'll Do

Assist patients with personal hygiene and nutritional needs based on the care plan
Perform hourly rounding in collaboration with the clinical RN
Obtain and document patient care data as directed by the RN
Support patient ambulation and positioning according to the care plan
High school diploma or equivalent
Completion of an accredited CNA program and active listing on the Illinois CNA Registry or nursing student with at least one completed clinical rotation (written verification required)

Skills & Technologies

Healthcare & Caregiving