Compassionate Nursing Assistant - Patient Care & Support

Atlantic Health; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health in Morristown, NJ, is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support physicians and nurses by providing basic patient care and daily living activities. You will assist with bathing, meals, transportation, and medication administration, while helping to ensure a positive patient and family experience.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a CNA certification, with 0–3 years of healthcare experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certification.

Responsibilities

• Supports nursing personnel in providing direct patient care and assists patients with daily activities.
• Serves and collects food trays and provides between-meal nourishment.
• Changes bed linen, runs errands and prepares and sterilizes treatment trays and supplies.
• Transports patients within the facility for consultations, treatments, tests, or examinations.
• Measures and records patients' vital signs such as temperature or pulse and provides basic treatment.
• Ensures a safe care environment for the patients and their families.
• Performs continuous rounds and check-ins throughout the shift to ensure patient and family needs are met.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient Care

Teamwork

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certification

Job description

Atlantic Health in Morristown, NJ, is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support physicians and nurses by providing basic patient care and daily living activities. You will assist with bathing, meals, transportation, and medication administration, while helping to ensure a positive patient and family experience.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a CNA certification, with 0–3 years of healthcare experience.