Health Care Tech/CNA

Job Details Health Care Tech/CNA- Internal Agency Department: Carle Internal Agency - CFH Usual Schedule: Regions: Carle Foundation On Call Requirements: no Job Category: Patient Care Work Location: Carle Foundation Hospital Employment Type: Part - Time Nursing Specialty: Job Post ID: 40557 Secondary Job Category: Patient Care Experience Requirements: None Weekend Requirements: 48 hours in 6 weeks Education Requirements: HS Diploma/GED Shift: Day Location: Urbana, IL Holiday Requirements: e/o APPLY NOW Check out this job opening for Carle Providers: Health Care Tech/CNA- Internal Agency Check out this job opening for Carle Providers: Health Care Tech/CNA- Internal Agency Job Description JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), the Health Care Technician (HCT) functions as a support to the licensed nursing staff and performs activities related to the personal care and hygiene needs of an assigned patient group. Facilitates communication with other departments, visitors, patients, medical staff and employees. Serves as a public relations liaison for the unit. Works under the direct supervision of the nursing manager. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS H.S. Diploma/GED CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS Basic Life Support (BLS). Attend and satisfactorily complete all required continuing education regarding the care of acute stroke patients EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Completion of CNA coursework w/in past 24 months, OR Successfull completion of Carle's HCT In Training Program, OR Worked as a CNA w/in past 24 months, OR Successful completion of at least one semester of nursing clinical experiences, OR Documented relevant medical military training ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Attend and satisfactorily complete all required continuing education regarding the care of acute stroke patients ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Assists with the maintenance of unit supplies to ensure the smooth function of the unit, including stocking nurse servers, cleaning instruments and equipment, ordering supplies, and making up charts. Collects data on assigned patients as directed by Registered Nurse (RN) and ensures accurate documentation. Demonstrates competency in selected psychomotor skills as outlined in the skills checklist including: measurement of vital signs, blood glucose monitoring, and measuring and recording intake and output. Performs or assists patients with the activities of daily living. Prepares patients for transportation and/or transport. Floats for various inpatient units to provide direct patient care such as vital signs taking, accuchecks, specimen collection and sending them to lab, personal hygiene, assists with feeding and tidying the patient's rooms. Remove patient peripheral IV lines, foley catheters and a-lines at certain units. Keep patient safe by providing 1:1 direct patient care as a bedside sitter. Manages the Video Remote Sitter by monitoring patients who are in the VRS camera to keep them safe from falls, removing lines and drains, elopement and similar situations. Coordinates with AvaSure when the VRS camera is down and troubleshoot them. APPLY NOW All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For more information: . Positions are not available for remote work in the state of Colorado. Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for Medical or Religious exemption will be permitted. Illinois Required Notices Your Rights Under Illinois Employment Laws Federal Required Notices Employee Rights under FLSA OSHA Employee Rights under FMLA EEO It's The Law Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision Employee Polygraph Protection Act Your Rights under USERRA