Healthcare Tech (CNA) - Adolescent Psych IP YMC

Carle Health•West Peoria, IL

About The Position

The Healthcare Tech (CNA) assists Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses in providing patient care by performing assigned patient care and unit maintenance activities. The position provides delegated care in accordance with applicable policies and procedures, supports patient comfort, safety, and satisfaction, and reports relevant patient information to the assigned nurse. It also contributes to an orderly, well-stocked, and efficiently operating unit through maintenance duties and errands.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Successful completion of Carle's HCT In Training Program, relevant medical military training, completion of CNA coursework within the past 24 months, Certified Nursing Assistant qualification, at least one semester of nursing clinical experience, or work as a CNA within the past 24 months.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days.
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training within 3 months.

Responsibilities

Perform patient care activities delegated by a nurse, following applicable policies and procedures.
Provide patients with hygiene, nutritional, elimination, skin-care, comfort, and activity support.
Measure and record patient information, including intake and output, vital signs, weights, and other assigned measurements.
Perform additional trained and certified skills as directed and supervised by a nurse, which may include intermittent urinary catheterization and clean dressing changes.
Assist with patient admission, transfer, and discharge, including room setup, orientation, vital signs, and handling personal belongings.
Make rounds at least every two hours, respond promptly to call lights, anticipate patient needs, respect privacy, and report pertinent information to the nurse in a timely manner.
Complete documentation before leaving the shift and complete assigned work within the shift; use overtime only when requested by designated leadership.
Use time, supplies, and other resources productively; prevent waste and return unused equipment and supplies as directed.
Perform unit maintenance duties and errands to maintain a clean, safe, organized, and adequately stocked unit.
Maintain patient and staff safety through safe lifting and transfers, appropriate use of protective and lift equipment, handwashing, clear hallways, and prompt reporting of unsafe conditions.
Contribute to department goals, patient and employee satisfaction, quality assurance, and improvement of patient care.
Attend educational offerings to validate skills and maintain current patient-care knowledge; give and receive peer feedback constructively.
Communicate respectfully and supportively with patients, families, nurses, peers, and other hospital personnel; assist others with assignment completion.