Compassionate Hospital Care Assistant

Alameda Health System

Oakland (CA)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 60,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Alameda Health System is seeking a para-professional nursing assistant for Highland General Hospital in Oakland. The role involves assisting patients with meals, personal care, and basic nursing tasks under close supervision, and providing support across inpatient and outpatient settings.

Responsibilities include helping with vital signs, basic tests, patient transport, and ensuring a clean, stocked clinical area. BLS and CPI training, plus NYS nursing certification are required per unit policy.

Qualifications

BLS certification required by American Heart Association.
CPI training required for all John George Psychiatric Pavilion positions or emergency department roles.
Current Nursing Assistant certification required for Highland and Fairmont Hospitals.

Responsibilities

Assist patients with meals, hygiene and incontinent care; perform basic comfort measures.
Support RN/LVN in treatments; monitor patient status and respond to call lights.
Set up suction equipment; perform nasal/tracheal suctioning; assist oxygen delivery.
Take vital signs and perform routine bedside tests; report findings to supervisors.
Provide sitter duties: continuous observation and patient education per scope.
Prepare exam rooms in outpatient settings; assist during examinations and specimen collection.