Patient Care Technician-CNA-Shirley Ryan Ability Lab Job in Chicago, IL

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Shirley Ryan Ability Lab

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is the global leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation for adults and children with the most severe, complex conditions. By joining their team, you’ll be part of their life-changing Mission and Vision. You’ll work in a truly inclusive environment where diversity and equity are championed through words and actions. You’ll contribute to an innovative culture that is second to none, one that embraces curiosity, discovery and compassion. You’ll play a role in something that’s never been done before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients achieve better, faster outcomes — as we Advance Human Ability, together.

Job Highlights

Performs various activities in the treatment and care of patients, including routine hygiene care, ingestion of food and fluids, elimination of body wastes, mobilization, and dressing/undressing.
Performs and records routine technical tasks as authorized, such as collecting routine specimens, taking vital signs, collecting and recording intake, output, and blood glucose, giving suppositories, performing intermittent catheterization, measuring bladder volume, hanging gastric feedings, and escorting patients.
Collects and reports pertinent physiological, psychological, and functional data based on patient plan of care or patient need.
Orients the patient and family to the environment, therapeutic activities, and potential safety hazards and prevention strategies as identified by the registered nurse.

Location

Chicago

Benefits

Dental;Medical;Personal;Retirement/401K;Sick;Tuition Reimbursement;Vision

Pay Rate

$16.20-$26.14 per hour

Candidate Profile

CNA Certification or current enrollment in an accredited nursing program required.
Work requires successful completion of the Patient Care Technician orientation.
Demonstrates competency in applying the principles of the growth and development of infant, child, adolescent, young adult, middle-aged adult and geriatric patients.