Compassionate Patient Care Aide

Atlantic Health; Newton (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health in New Jersey is seeking a Nursing Assistant to work alongside physicians and nurses, providing patients with support through bathing, meals, transportation, and basic medication administration. The role emphasizes alertness, collaboration, teamwork, and a positive attitude to ensure a positive patient and family experience.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities, dining services, patient transport, vital signs, and preparing supplies while maintaining a safe

Qualifications

• Supports nursing personnel in providing direct patient care and assists patients with daily activities.
• Changes bed linen, transports patients, and prepares and sterilizes treatment trays and supplies.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Supports nursing personnel in providing direct patient care and assists patients with daily activities.
• Transports patients within the facility for consultations, treatments, tests, or examinations.
• Measures and records patients' vital signs and provides basic treatment.

Job description

Atlantic Health in New Jersey is seeking a Nursing Assistant to work alongside physicians and nurses, providing patients with support through bathing, meals, transportation, and basic medication administration. The role emphasizes alertness, collaboration, teamwork, and a positive attitude to ensure a positive patient and family experience.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities, dining services, patient transport, vital signs, and preparing supplies while maintaining a safe