Compassionate Patient Care Assistant

Lahey Clinic Hospital, Inc.; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is hiring a Nursing Assistant to support patient care under RN delegation. You will help with daily living activities, basic clinical tasks, vital sign monitoring, and nutrition assistance in a hospital setting.

The role emphasizes safety, infection control, and orientation of new staff while maintaining compassionate patient interactions and teamwork with the nursing team.

Qualifications

• Education: Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Licensure, Certification, Registration: BLS American Heart Association or BLS American Red Cross.
• Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: Basic reading/writing, basic personal computer skills, interpersonal skills, and knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Cares for patients as delegated by the registered nurse and completes activities of daily living.
• May take and record vital signs: height, weight, oxygen saturation; reports unusual observations to nurse.
• Collects specimens for analysis and records intake/output.
• Provides personal care and assists with activities of daily living.
• Performs basic clinical procedures independently or under supervision of a nurse.
• Assists with patient nutrition and meal setup/feeding as required.
• Supports a culture of safety and participates in infection control policies.

Skills

Reading/writing

Basic math

Medical terminology

Basic PC skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is hiring a Nursing Assistant to support patient care under RN delegation. You will help with daily living activities, basic clinical tasks, vital sign monitoring, and nutrition assistance in a hospital setting.

The role emphasizes safety, infection control, and orientation of new staff while maintaining compassionate patient interactions and teamwork with the nursing team.