Compassionate Patient Care Assistant

Atlantic Health System; Newton (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health System Nursing Assistant provides direct patient care under supervision of a licensed nurse, assisting with activities of daily living to ensure patient comfort, safety, and dignity.

Responsibilities include measuring vital signs, responding to calls, assisting with transfers and mobility, maintaining a safe environment, and reporting changes to nursing staff promptly while upholding infection control and confidentiality policies.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility.
• Measure and record vital signs, intake/output, and other observations as assigned.
• Respond promptly to patient calls and requests for assistance.
• Assist with patient transfers, ambulation, and positioning using proper body mechanics.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized patient environment.
• Report changes in patient condition to the licensed nursing staff in a timely manner.
• Support nurses and clinical staff with procedures and routine patient care tasks.
• Follow infection control, safety, and confidentiality policies at all times.
• Provide compassionate, respectful care to patients and families.

Skills

Vital signs measurement

Patient assistance

Job description

Atlantic Health System Nursing Assistant provides direct patient care under supervision of a licensed nurse, assisting with activities of daily living to ensure patient comfort, safety, and dignity.

Responsibilities include measuring vital signs, responding to calls, assisting with transfers and mobility, maintaining a safe environment, and reporting changes to nursing staff promptly while upholding infection control and confidentiality policies.