Compassionate Patient Care Assistant

Brown-University-Health-1; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide personal care and healthcare support from admission to discharge under RN supervision. The role emphasizes compassionate, accountable, respectful care aligned with organizational values, in a Newport, Rhode Island hospital setting.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, ensuring safety, documenting data, and careful communication of patient observations.

Qualifications

• Current Rhode Island license as a Nursing Assistant is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Certified in American Heart Association BLS.
• Demonstrates knowledge to provide care across the life span.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and related health care under RN supervision.
• Collaborate with RN to organize work and set priorities.
• Perform basic nursing assistant skills as defined by RI licensing and facility regulations.
• Assist in rehabilitation activities and daily living tasks.
• Maintain a safe environment and report unsafe conditions or equipment needing repair.
• Document data accurately in the EHR and care flowsheets; assist in emergencies.

Skills

Nursing Assistant

BLS Certified

Basic Computer Skills

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

Brown University Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide personal care and healthcare support from admission to discharge under RN supervision. The role emphasizes compassionate, accountable, respectful care aligned with organizational values, in a Newport, Rhode Island hospital setting.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, ensuring safety, documenting data, and careful communication of patient observations.