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Job description
Skills for Chicago
Is a Chicago-based nonprofit that removes barriers to employment by eliminating biases that disqualify candidates unnecessarily. Working with local and global companies, Skills brings opportunities to neighborhoods and municipalities throughout the Chicagoland area. To be eligible for Skills for Chicago services, candidates must reside in Illinois or Indiana, be authorized to work in the United States, and be either unemployed or underemployed.
Northwestern Memorial HealthCare
Life at Northwestern Medicine means being a part of their relentless quest to deliver world-class health care, facilitate groundbreaking research, and build healthier communities across Chicagoland and beyond. It means no matter where you work within the organization, you’re an integral part of the mission. Northwestern Medicine is committed to cultivating a workforce as diverse as the patients served. And they are committed to a better employee experience, with a culture, benefits, and programs that support your well-being, your personal and professional development, and your goals. Because what makes you better, makes their patients better.
Job Highlights
Provide direct patient care by assisting with admissions, discharges, hygiene, feeding, mobility, vital signs, specimen collection, and newborn care, including hearing screenings and glucose checks
Support clinical procedures such as EKGs, fetal monitoring, phlebotomy, oxygen setup, and post-operative care, while adhering to safety and infection control protocols
Maintain accurate documentation of patient observations, intake/output, and care activities, promptly reporting any changes in condition to the RN
Contribute to a safe, clean, and efficient care environment by cleaning equipment, stocking supplies, maintaining patient rooms, and handling patient belongings
Participate in team-based care through staff meetings, training, quality improvement initiatives, and supporting a “Patients First” approach in all interactions
Candidate Profile
CNA Certification or current enrollment in school of nursing with completed basic clinical rotations is required
CPR/Basic Life Support certifications from the American Heart Association are required
Must score a 90% or higher on annual mandatory Health and Safety Training quizzes
Relevant soft skills include flexibility, organization, multi-tasking, critical thinking, and level-headedness in stressful situations
Additional Information
Part-time: Two 12-hour shifts per week, with rotating weekends
Full-time: Three 12-hour shifts per week, with rotating weekends
Northwestern Memorial Healthcare offers comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment
Location
Chicago
Benefits
Dental;Employee Assistance;Medical;Sick;Tuition Reimbursement;Vacation;Vision
Who can apply
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