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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 procedures, including hygiene, nutrition, and vital sign monitoring, while effectively communicating with patients and healthcare staff. Holds certification in Basic Life Support and possesses the ability to assist with patient mobility and safety equipment.

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Basic Life Support (BLS)Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)Patient Care ProceduresPatient Lifting EquipmentNursing Clinical Experience

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Hard Skills

Vital Sign MeasurementIntermittent Urinary CatheterizationClean Dressing ChangesPatient Admissions and DischargesPatient Hygiene SupportNutrition SupportSkin CareAmbulation AssistanceInfection Control PracticesDocumentation of Patient Data

Soft Skills

Respectful CommunicationAnticipating Patient NeedsTeam CollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Patient Lifting EquipmentSafety Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

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

Industry Keywords

Patient CareUnit MaintenanceHealthcareInfection ControlQuality Assurance

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, and activity support to assigned patients
Measure and document patient data including intake/output, vital signs, weights, drains, and abdominal girth
Perform additional trained and certified skills such as intermittent urinary catheterization and clean dressing changes
Assist with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges, including room setup and belongings management
Make rounds at least every two hours, answer call lights promptly, anticipate patient needs, and report pertinent information to the assigned nurse
Maintain clean, orderly, safe, and adequately stocked patient rooms and unit areas
Complete unit maintenance tasks, errands, equipment setup, supply distribution, and SPD exchange-cart charging
Assist with patient lifting, transfers, ambulation, and use of lift equipment
Follow infection-control, hand-washing, protective-equipment, body-mechanics, and patient-safety practices
Attend educational offerings, validate skills, support quality-assurance activities, and contribute to department goals
Communicate respectfully with patients, families, nursing staff, peers, and other hospital personnel

Requirements

What you’ll need

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days from the American Heart Association (AHA)
H.S. 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)
Knowledge and skill in applicable patient-care procedures
Ability to perform assigned duties under the direction and supervision of Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses
Ability to use patient-lifting and safety equipment appropriately
Ability to work day shifts of 7:00am-7:30pm, three 12-hour shifts per week
Ability to work every other weekend and holiday rotation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Equal Opportunity Employer
Opportunities for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health