Compassionate Patient Care Assistant

Atlantic Health; Newton (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health is seeking a dedicated nursing assistant to work alongside physicians and nurses in delivering advanced primary and specialty nursing services. The role supports patients with daily activities and ensures a positive experience through teamwork and a compassionate attitude.

Responsibilities include assisting with bathing, meals, transportation, medication administration, vital signs, and preparing treatment supplies while maintaining a safe care environment and continuous patient

Responsibilities

• Supports nursing personnel in 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 is seeking a dedicated nursing assistant to work alongside physicians and nurses in delivering advanced primary and specialty nursing services. The role supports patients with daily activities and ensures a positive experience through teamwork and a compassionate attitude.

Responsibilities include assisting with bathing, meals, transportation, medication administration, vital signs, and preparing treatment supplies while maintaining a safe care environment and continuous patient