Compassionate Patient Care Assistant

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

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. You will help with daily living activities, monitor vital signs, assist with room service, and perform basic clinical tasks while upholding safety and infection control standards.

The role emphasizes compassionate patient support, teamwork with nursing staff, and participation in orientation and quality improvement activities within a dedicated care environment.

Qualifications

• Education: Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Licensure, Certification, Registration: BLS American Heart Association or BLS American Red Cross Required.
• Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: Basic ability to read, write and perform basic four-function math. Ability to obtain knowledge of medical terminology, basic personal computer skills, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience: None.

Responsibilities

• Cares for patients as delegated by the registered nurse and completes all aspects of activities of daily living for assigned patients (refer to Delegation Competency for Unlicensed Assistive Personnel).
• Vital Signs: May take and record vital signs, height and weight, oxygen saturation; reports all unusual observations or reactions to the nurse.
• Intake and Output: Collects specimens for analysis and measures and records intake and output.
• Activities of Daily Living: Provides patients with personal care and assist with activities of daily living.
• Clinical Procedures: Performs basic clinical procedures independently or under direct supervision of a nurse.
• Nutrition: Provides for patient’s nutritional needs including assisting with room service, meal setup, and feeding.
• Safety: Supports a culture of safety and carries out safety interventions for all patients.
• Infection Control: Adheres to infection control policies and procedures.
• Sitter: Assist as patient safety attendant after competency.
• Orientation: Assists with orientation of new Nursing Assistant colleagues.

Skills

Reading & Writing

Basic Math

Interpersonal Skills

Medical Terminology

Basic PC Skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. You will help with daily living activities, monitor vital signs, assist with room service, and perform basic clinical tasks while upholding safety and infection control standards.

The role emphasizes compassionate patient support, teamwork with nursing staff, and participation in orientation and quality improvement activities within a dedicated care environment.