Compassionate Patient Care Assistant

Advocate Health; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care on a clinical unit. You will assist with daily living activities, monitor vital signs, and support transfers while upholding safety and hygiene standards. Strong communication and teamwork are essential to ensure patient comfort and quality care.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, adherence to unit procedures, and participation in continuous quality improvement initiatives to support patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate with patients, staff, and coworkers.
• GED or high school diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and daily living assistance per unit standards (bathing, oral hygiene, linen changes).
• Assist with pre- and post-op care and post-mortem care as needed.
• Assist with ambulation and safe patient transfers.
• Take and document intake/output, vital signs, and weights; enter data into charting system.
• Identify patients at risk for falls and help implement safety measures.
• Prepare and position patients; monitor skin integrity and comfort.
• Support admission, discharge, and transfer processes with clear explanations and documentation.

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Time management

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care on a clinical unit. You will assist with daily living activities, monitor vital signs, and support transfers while upholding safety and hygiene standards. Strong communication and teamwork are essential to ensure patient comfort and quality care.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, adherence to unit procedures, and participation in continuous quality improvement initiatives to support patient outcomes.