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INDEED VIRTUAL HIRING EVENT - 9/23/2025

Patient Care Technician (CNA)

Campus: Methodist West

Under the direct supervision of a Nurse, the Patient Care Tech provides basic nursing care for the personal and comfort needs of the patient.

Units Available:

• Clinical Staffing (all hospital locations)
• Medical/Surgical

Shifts Available: 

Full-Time: Days, Evenings, Nights, Day/Evening Mix

Part-Time: Days, Evenings, Nights, Day/Night Mix

Shift Differentials:

• Shift differential of $2.65/hr for hours worked 3pm-11pm
• Shift differential of $2.65/hr for hours worked from 11pm-7am
• Weekend shift differential of $2.50/hr for hours worked between Friday 11pm to Monday 7am

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.  

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:      

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.   

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.  

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.   

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.   

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. 

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Clinical Excellence/Patient Care

• Contributes toward accomplishment of patient’s Plan of Care goals by providing care activities as assigned by the nurse.
• Demonstrates competence in the implementation/administration of age appropriate care in accordance with established Practice Guidelines, Policies/Procedures and State/Federal Law in regards to hygiene, nutritional, elimination, and activity measures as well as non-sterile/non-invasive procedures, oxygen setup, simple dressings, traction set-up, blood glucose testing, measuring and recording vital signs and non-sterile specimen collection.
• Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patient’s care.
  
  

Department Support

• • Promotes, monitors and maintains a safe clean environment by assisting with identifying safety needs of patients and modifying the environment to meet these needs, perform light housekeeping functions to maintain a clean, neat and orderly work/patient care area, adhering to established Universal/Standard precautions.
  • Provides for efficient operation of unit/department by taking initiative and assuming other responsibilities as needed.
  • Contributes effectively to the communication needs of the department by acknowledging patients, healthcare providers and visitors upon arrival to the unit, engaging in collaborative communication, identifying and reporting patient care concerns in a timely manner, practicing excellent telephone etiquette

Experience: Must be at least 16 years old; Please note: Some positions may require at least 18 years old

License(s)/Certification(s): Successful completion and documentation of one of the following:

1. Must have recently or previously completed a CNA course 
2. Active CNA Certification or EMT-B Certification preferred
3. Valid Driver's License when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons
4. Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain within three months from date of hire