Certified Nursing Assistant Program- January 2027 Cohort Part-Time Nights Only
Core
Train to become a Patient Care Technician (PCT) and perform basic nursing care and personal assistance for patients.
Role type
Patient Care Technician (CNA training program)
Builds
Patient care services at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital
Domain
Healthcare / Nursing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Vital signs monitoring, blood glucose measurement, intake/output recording, personal care assistance (bathing, grooming, eating), patient room cleaning, reporting abnormal findings, telephone etiquette, unit workflow management, census validation
Preferred skills
Critical thinking, prioritization, flexibility, organization, multi-tasking, ability to function under stress, physical ability to lift up to 40 pounds
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Monitor vital signs and record intake/output; Assist patients with activities of daily living; Report changes in patient conditions; Maintain clean patient rooms; Manage unit workflow and validate census lists
Seniority
Entry-level, trainee