Compassionate Patient Care Assistant

Atlantic Health System; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health System in Morristown, NJ seeks a patient care assistant to support physicians and nurses, helping with daily activities and basic patient needs. You will assist with bathing, meals, transport, and positioning while maintaining a positive, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities include measuring vital signs, distributing supplies, and ensuring safety. Previous patient care experience and CNA/BLS credentials are preferred, with nursing students encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification preferred.
• CNA certification preferred.
• 1-2 years previous patient care experience preferred.
• Nursing students preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports nursing personnel in providing direct patient care and assists patients with daily activities.
• Serves and collects food trays and provides between-meal nourishment.
• Changes bed linen, runs errands and prepares and sterilizes treatment trays and supplies.
• Transports patients within the facility for consultations, treatments, tests, or examinations.
• 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.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Atlantic Health System in Morristown, NJ seeks a patient care assistant to support physicians and nurses, helping with daily activities and basic patient needs. You will assist with bathing, meals, transport, and positioning while maintaining a positive, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities include measuring vital signs, distributing supplies, and ensuring safety. Previous patient care experience and CNA/BLS credentials are preferred, with nursing students encouraged to apply.