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Staff Support Technician - CNA Training Program - Per Diem Rotating Day/Evening

NorthShore University HealthSystem
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Feb 21, 2025
Position Highlights: Position: Staff Support Technician CNA Program Hourly Pay Range: $17.00 - $27.32. The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors. Location: Chicago, IL Per Diem Hours: Per Diem; Rotating Day/Evening Our 10-week CNA training program starts April 7, 2025. The program is a commitment of 120 hours (40 hours of clinical + 80 hours of lecture/Lab). Classes meet three times per week. Lecture/Lab will be Mondays and Wednesdays 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm. Clinicals are rotating Thursdays 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm and Saturdays 7:00 am - 3:30 pm. Additionally, the Staff Support Technician will work shifts on the units. Required Travel: None What you will need: High School Diploma or GED preferred or equivalent work experience What you will do: Assist in providing staff support in an Inpatient environment. This role may provide basic care for patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse on our inpatient units and facilitate communication between the patient, their family, and the patient's care team via video conference applications or phone Responds to the immediate needs of the patient by answering patient call lights promptly and courteously. As directed, by RN, makeshourly or more frequent rounds on patients for safety, comfort, and meeting patients' needs/requests Positions, lifts, transfers, and ambulates patients as directed by the RN; use of Safe Patient Handling equipment Assist with setting up meals for patients and ordering meals Keeps patient rooms tidy, refreshes patient's linen as need, removes unnecessary equipment and linen Assists patient with simple hygiene/comfort measures such as washing hands/face and oral care As directed by the RN, transports patient to other departments or during discharge When directed by the RN, remains with the patient continuously for patient safety. Handles infectious waste and linen according to established hospital procedure Adheres to proper infection control standards and hand washing techniques to avoid cross contamination Cleans and disinfects unit specific equipment Answers phones and/or cover/assist Unit Concierge as needed during the shift Acts as a "Runner" to other departments, when needed to obtain necessary items for patient care Benefits: Premium pay for eligible employees Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development Retirement Options with Company Match Community Involvement Opportunities Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org. When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential. Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to "help everyone in our communities be their best". Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information. Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all. EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.