Healthcare Tech, CNA

Carle Health

. Assist Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses with delegated patient care and unit maintenance activities .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timePeoria • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $18 - $29 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in patient care activities, including hygiene, mobility assistance, and vital sign monitoring, while adhering to safety and infection control protocols. Capable of effective communication and collaboration with nursing staff to enhance patient satisfaction and care quality.

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Basic Life Support (BLS)Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)Patient Care AssistanceVital Signs MeasurementInfection Control Practices

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Hard Skills

Patient Care ActivitiesVital Signs MonitoringHygiene AssistanceMobility AssistancePatient Lifting and TransfersDocumentation SkillsUnit MaintenanceIntermittent Urinary CatheterizationClean Dressing ChangesPatient Safety Practices

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCollaborationRespectful InteractionAnticipating Patient NeedsTeam Support

Tools & Technologies

Patient-Care EquipmentLift Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

Basic Life Support (BLS)Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Industry Keywords

Patient CareNursing SupportInfection ControlPatient SafetyHealthcare

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses with delegated patient care and unit maintenance activities
Provide hygiene, nutrition, elimination, skin care, comfort, activity, and mobility assistance to assigned patients
Measure and document patient information including intake/output, vital signs, blood pressure, weights, drains, and abdominal girth
Assist with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges
Set up patient-care equipment and manage patient belongings
Make rounds at least every two hours, answer call lights promptly, anticipate patient needs, and report pertinent information to nurses
Complete documentation before leaving the shift
Maintain clean, safe, organized, and adequately stocked patient rooms and unit areas
Perform errands and maintenance tasks, including cleaning kitchens, refrigerators, utility rooms, IV poles, carts, and distributing supplies
Assist with patient lifting, transfers, moving and handling, and use lift equipment safely
Follow infection-control, hand-hygiene, protective-equipment, and patient-safety practices
Collaborate with nursing staff and peers to support department goals and patient satisfaction
Attend educational offerings, validate skills, maintain current patient-care knowledge, and contribute to quality-assurance improvements
Communicate respectfully with patients, families, nurses, peers, and hospital personnel

Requirements

What you’ll need

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days through the American Heart Association (AHA)
High school diploma/GED
At least one semester of nursing clinical experience OR worked as CNA within past 24 months OR successful completion of Carle's HCT In Training Program OR relevant medical military training OR completion of CNA coursework within past 24 months OR Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Ability to perform patient care and unit maintenance activities under nurse delegation
Completion of additional training and certification for applicable skills such as intermittent urinary catheterization and clean dressing changes
Ability to work the night shift, 7:00pm–7:30am, three 12-hour shifts per schedule
Every other weekend and every other holiday availability

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers
Equal opportunity employment
Potential for growth and life-long careers