Compassionate Patient Care Aide

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

Job summary

Stanford Health Care is seeking a Nursing Aide to observe, document and report patient information while adhering to nursing care standards and hospital policies. The role includes assessing vital signs on stable patients and assisting with activities of daily living under RN direction.

Candidates must communicate effectively with patients, families and staff, maintain confidentiality, and participate in ongoing learning to support safe, high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and perform arithmetic required by the job.
• Ability to be patient and courteous and use active listening skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients, and families in writing and speech.
• Ability to demonstrate customer service skills in high-volume, stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Observe, record and report patient information accurately.
• Adhere to nursing care standards and hospital policies.
• Assess and document vital signs on stable patients; vitals every 4 hours or as ordered.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living as assigned.
• Maintain safe, clean environments and support unit operations.
• Use EHR to document patient information and orders.

Skills

Reading and writing

Active listening

Patient communication

English proficiency

Vital signs

Confidentiality

Problem solving

Teamwork

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Stanford Health Care is seeking a Nursing Aide to observe, document and report patient information while adhering to nursing care standards and hospital policies. The role includes assessing vital signs on stable patients and assisting with activities of daily living under RN direction.

Candidates must communicate effectively with patients, families and staff, maintain confidentiality, and participate in ongoing learning to support safe, high-quality patient care.