Compassionate Patient Care Assistant

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

Job summary

Atlantic Health in Morristown, NJ is seeking a dedicated patient care assistant to support nursing staff and assist patients with daily activities. You will help deliver meals, transport patients, and maintain a safe and clean care environment.

This role also involves measuring basic vital signs, assisting with mobility, and performing routine tasks to ensure patient comfort and family satisfaction during shifts.

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 in Morristown, NJ is seeking a dedicated patient care assistant to support nursing staff and assist patients with daily activities. You will help deliver meals, transport patients, and maintain a safe and clean care environment.

This role also involves measuring basic vital signs, assisting with mobility, and performing routine tasks to ensure patient comfort and family satisfaction during shifts.