Nursing Assistant CNA - Full-time - 3rd Shift

Aurora Health Care

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
Job DescriptionPrimary ResponsibilitiesPatient Care
  • Assist with daily activities like bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
  • Help patients with mobility: turning, repositioning, and transferring between beds and wheelchairs.
  • Serve meals and assist with feeding if needed.
Vital Signs Monitoring
  • Take and record vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rate.
  • Report any changes in a patient’s condition to nurses or doctors.
Support for Nurses and Doctors
  • Set up medical equipment and assist during some procedures.
  • Transport patients to different departments (e.g., radiology, surgery).
  • Restock supplies and maintain a clean, safe environment.
Patient Observation
  • Monitor patients for signs of distress or changes in behavior.
  • Document care provided and communicate observations to the healthcare team.
Emotional Support
  • Offer companionship and reassurance to patients.
  • Communicate with patients’ families and help them understand care routines.
Skills, education and Qualities we are looking for:
  • High School Diploma of the equivalent
  • CNA (WI Registry)
  • Compassion and patience
  • Strong communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • The ability to use equipment (gait belts, transfer devices, lifts, etc) to care for patients
We have a variety of openings that may include the following inpatient units at St. Luke’s Medical Center:
  • 6KLM – Medical/Telemetry
  • 11LM – Medical/Telemetry
  • 12S – Oncology (Solid Tumors)
  • 12T – Oncology (Bone Marrow Transplant, Blood & Lymph Cancers)
  • 3CD – Surgical
  • 3EF – Surgical
  • 9LM – Medical/Telemetry
  • 2N – IRP (Inpatient Rehab Program – Physical Rehab)
  • 9ST – Cardiac Surgical
  • 10S – Cardiac
  • 10T – Cardiac/Medical
  • 11S – Ortho/Spine
  • 11T – Ortho/Joint
  • 4CD – Medical/Telemetry
  • 4EF – Respiratory
  • 4LM – Neuro/Surgical
  • 5LM – Medical/Surgical
  • 8C – Abdominal Transplant
  • 10LM – Neuro Medical/Telemetry
  • ED – CNAs or EMTs work in the ED Tech role in this Department
How might this role be different if you’ve never worked in a hospital?
  • Pace & Environment: Fast-paced, often high-pressure. Patients may be acutely ill or recovering from surgery.
  • Patient Turnover: High. Patients are admitted, treated, and discharged relatively quickly.
  • Duties:
  • Assist with post-operative care
  • Monitor vital signs frequently
  • Support nurses during procedures
  • Transport patients to tests or surgeries
  • Team Structure: CNAs work closely with a large, multidisciplinary team including RNs, doctors, and specialists.
  • Variety: Exposure to different departments (e.g., ER, ICU, med-surg) and more diverse experiences.

Aurora Health Care