Compassionate Patient Care Assistant

Beth Israel Lahey Health; New Jersey; On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role involves assisting with daily living activities, vital signs, nutrition, and safety, while adhering to infection control and safety protocols.

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and BLS certification within 30 days of hire. No prior experience required; on-the-job training provided in a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Education: Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: Basic ability to read, write and perform basic four-function math.
• Interpersonal skills: Strong communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Cares for patients as delegated by the registered nurse and completes all aspects of activities of daily living for assigned patients.
• Takes and records vital signs, height, weight, and oxygen saturation and reports abnormalities to the nurse.
• Provides for patient safety, infection control, and participates in orientation of new nursing assistants.

Skills

Reading & Writing

Interpersonal skills

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role involves assisting with daily living activities, vital signs, nutrition, and safety, while adhering to infection control and safety protocols.

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and BLS certification within 30 days of hire. No prior experience required; on-the-job training provided in a team-oriented environment.