Compassionate Nursing Assistant: Patient Care & Safety

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is hiring a Nursing Assistant to provide essential patient care under RN supervision in Burlington, MA. You will support daily living activities, monitor vital signs, assist with meals and mobility, and help maintain infection control and safety standards.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and BLS certification. No prior experience required beyond completion of required competencies. The role emphasizes teamwork and compassionate patient care.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Licensure: BLS required; new hires have 30 days to obtain BLS.
• Skills: Basic reading, writing and math; basic computer literacy; interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Cares for patients as delegated by the registered nurse and completes activities of daily living.
• Take/record vital signs and report unusual observations.
• Collect specimens and record intake/output.
• Assist with activities of daily living and personal care.
• Perform basic clinical procedures under supervision.
• Assist with meal service and nutrition needs.
• Support safety and infection control practices.
• Assist as patient safety attendant after competency.
• Assist with orientation of new nursing assistant colleagues.
• Perform other unit-based duties as assigned.

Skills

Vital signs

Intake & output

ADL assistance

Basic clinical procedures

Nutrition support

Infection control

Safety awareness

Sitter duties

Orientation support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS certification

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is hiring a Nursing Assistant to provide essential patient care under RN supervision in Burlington, MA. You will support daily living activities, monitor vital signs, assist with meals and mobility, and help maintain infection control and safety standards.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and BLS certification. No prior experience required beyond completion of required competencies. The role emphasizes teamwork and compassionate patient care.