Compassionate Patient Care Assistant

Atlantic Health System; Morristown (NJ); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health System in Morristown, NJ is seeking a dedicated nursing assistant to work alongside physicians and nurses, providing advanced primary and specialty nursing services. You will support patients with daily activities, assist with meals, transport, and basic treatments, while ensuring a positive patient and family experience.

The role emphasizes teamwork, alertness, and a collaborative attitude as part of a high-quality care environment.

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

Job description

Atlantic Health System in Morristown, NJ is seeking a dedicated nursing assistant to work alongside physicians and nurses, providing advanced primary and specialty nursing services. You will support patients with daily activities, assist with meals, transport, and basic treatments, while ensuring a positive patient and family experience.

The role emphasizes teamwork, alertness, and a collaborative attitude as part of a high-quality care environment.