Compassionate Nursing Assistant - Patient Care

LE0010 Stanford Health Care; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Health Care in Palo Alto is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support the patient care team under RN supervision. The role includes observing and reporting patient information, assisting with daily living activities, and maintaining a safe environment across units.

The position requires strong communication, attention to safety, and the ability to work in a fast-paced hospital setting while delivering compassionate care to diverse patient populations. BLS certification is required.

Qualifications

• Accurate, complete reading, writing, and arithmetic skills.
• Effective communication with staff, patients, and families.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Proficient English for job tasks.

Responsibilities

• Observes, records and reports patient information.
• Assists with activities of daily living.
• Measures vital signs and documents results (every 4 hours or as ordered).
• Provides patient care under RN supervision and follows safety guidelines.

Skills

Reading and writing

Basic math

Communication skills

Active listening

Confidentiality

English proficiency

Patient care basics

Teamwork

Job description

Stanford Health Care in Palo Alto is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support the patient care team under RN supervision. The role includes observing and reporting patient information, assisting with daily living activities, and maintaining a safe environment across units.

The position requires strong communication, attention to safety, and the ability to work in a fast-paced hospital setting while delivering compassionate care to diverse patient populations. BLS certification is required.