Compassionate Nursing Assistant – Patient Care & Support

Preferred Hospital Leasing Junction Inc; Junction (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Preferred Hospital Leasing Junction Inc. is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support licensed nurses in patient care within a hospital setting. The role includes aiding with daily living activities, hygiene, comfort, and basic monitoring under supervision.

You will work as part of a care team, assisting with admissions/discharges, recording I/O and vital signs, and maintaining a safe patient environment. English communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology of disease processes.
• Maintain discretion and confidentiality in communications.
• Knowledge of patient care standards and use of medical equipment.
• Knowledgeable of Infection Control and Prevention practices.

Responsibilities

• Provides for patient’s personal hygiene.
• Provides for activities of daily living.
• Provides for comfort needs of patients.
• Ability to communicate between patients, families, ancillary personnel and hospital departments involved in patient care.
• Assist with admissions and discharges of patients as needed.
• Record input and output; checks vital signs and weight and specimen collection and EKG’s.
• Re-stock supply areas.
• Works effectively as a team member.
• Maintains a safe and attractive environment for patients and co-workers; transports patients and equipment as appropriate.
• Assists the nursing staff by giving direct and indirect care to the patients.
• Functions as patient advocate.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned, requested or required.

Skills

Anatomy & physiology knowledge

Communication

Patient care

Infection control practices

BLS knowledge

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Nursing Assistant course or equivalent

Job description

Preferred Hospital Leasing Junction Inc. is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support licensed nurses in patient care within a hospital setting. The role includes aiding with daily living activities, hygiene, comfort, and basic monitoring under supervision.

You will work as part of a care team, assisting with admissions/discharges, recording I/O and vital signs, and maintaining a safe patient environment. English communication skills are required.