Healthcare Tech (CNA) - Methodist Surgical 4H

About the Role

To assist Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses in the provision of patient care by performing assigned patient care and unit maintenance activities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days (American Heart Association)
• At least one of the following:
  • One semester of nursing clinical experience
  • Worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) within the past 24 months
  • Successful completion of Carle's HCT In Training Program
  • Relevant medical military training
  • Completion of CNA coursework within the past 24 months

Responsibilities

• Performs patient care activities as delegated by the nurse, ensuring patient needs and expectations are met.
• Provides hygiene needs of assigned patients (AM/PM care, oral hygiene, perineal care, shampoo, bathing, shaving, care of TED/SCD hose).
• Provides nutritional needs of assigned patients (tray distribution, setting up trays, offering supplements, feeding, adding tube feeding, and recording intake).
• Provides elimination needs of assigned patients (Foley care, bowel movements, bladder training, enemas, external catheters, and records output).
• Provides skin care of assigned patients (turning, positioning, prevention of skin breakdown, operation of special beds, nail care, back rubs).
• Provides comfort measures (proper positioning, back rubs, oral care, wrinkle-free bed sheets, ensuring bedside essentials are within reach).
• Provides activity needs of assigned patients (dangling, turning, chair, ambulating, walker, crutches).
• Performs measurements of assigned patients (I&O, hemoccult, gastrocult, TPR, B/P, weights, empty drains, abdominal girth, hose measurements).
• Performs additional skills as directed and supervised by the nurse after training and certification (e.g., intermittent urinary catheterization, clean dressing changes).
• Assists with admission, transfer, and discharge of patients, including vital signs, height/weight, room setup, and orientation.
• Achieves patient satisfaction by making rounds every two hours, ensuring comfort, meeting needs, and responding to call lights promptly.
• Uses time, supplies, and resources productively to promote responsive and cost-effective care.
• Performs unit maintenance duties to ensure a clean, organized, and efficiently operating unit (e.g., cleaning kitchen/refrigerators, stocking supplies, distributing SPD items).
• Assumes personal responsibility for patient, environmental, and personal safety (e.g., lifting, transfers, side rails, hand hygiene, body mechanics).
• Contributes to a department environment that promotes customer and employee satisfaction through teamwork and effective communication.
• Attends educational offerings to maintain current knowledge of patient care and participates in peer evaluations.
• Demonstrates values with patients, families, and hospital personnel through respect, warmth, and responsiveness.

About Us

At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected, and empowered. Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We include eight award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with over 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. Several of our hospitals hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in multiple communities with potential for growth and life-long careers.

Pay

The compensation range for this position is $17.89 per hour - $28.98 per hour. The actual compensation offered will depend on factors such as experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked, and compensation model.

Benefits

Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. Learn more about our benefits.