Compassionate Nursing Assistant – In-Patient Care

Beacon Health System; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Health System in South Bend, IN seeks a patient care assistant under RN supervision. You will assist with admissions, discharges, bathing, meals, and essential patient care tasks while following unit protocols.

This role requires a high school diploma and preferred Nurse Assistant certification. Prior patient care experience is desirable and the position is full-time and on-site, offering a dedicated team environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Nurse Assistant certification preferred.
• Prior patient care experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient admission procedures and discharge planning.
• Bath patients and provide ongoing personal care and comfort.
• Assist with feeding and meal tray delivery.
• Turn, position, move, and ambulate patients; assist with ROM.
• Take and record vital signs and measurements.
• Assist with basic procedures and post-care activities under RN supervision.

Skills

Read and write medical terms

Medical terminology

Math for measurements

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Independent initiative

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nurse Assistant certification preferred

Job description

Beacon Health System in South Bend, IN seeks a patient care assistant under RN supervision. You will assist with admissions, discharges, bathing, meals, and essential patient care tasks while following unit protocols.

This role requires a high school diploma and preferred Nurse Assistant certification. Prior patient care experience is desirable and the position is full-time and on-site, offering a dedicated team environment.