Compassionate Patient Care Assistant

Atlantic Health System; Newton (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health System in Newton, New Jersey is seeking a patient care assistant to work alongside physicians and nurses, providing essential support through bathing, meals, transportation, medication administration, and positioning to promote comfort and safety.

You will assist with direct patient care, transport within the facility, record vitals, prepare and sterilize supplies, and help maintain a safe, collaborative care environment that ensures a positive experience for patients and

Qualifications

• Experience assisting patients with daily activities and basic care.
• Ability to monitor and record vital signs accurately.
• Strong teamwork and communication with clinical staff.

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.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Team collaboration

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certificate

Job description

Atlantic Health System in Newton, New Jersey is seeking a patient care assistant to work alongside physicians and nurses, providing essential support through bathing, meals, transportation, medication administration, and positioning to promote comfort and safety.

You will assist with direct patient care, transport within the facility, record vitals, prepare and sterilize supplies, and help maintain a safe, collaborative care environment that ensures a positive experience for patients and