Compassionate Patient Care Assistant

Capital Health (US); Pennington (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

401(k)

Paid Time-Off Program

Job summary

Capital Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant/Health Aide to provide patient care under RN supervision. Responsibilities include ADLs, vital signs, hygiene, transporting patients, and documenting care activities in accordance with policies. 12-hour shifts may apply, with on-site duties in a hospital setting.

Prior CNA/HA experience and completion of UAP training within 90 days are preferred. Eligible benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and more.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or GED.
• Experience: Six months of Nursing Assistant/Health Aid experience or current enrollment in LPN/RN program preferred.
• Credentials: AHA Heartsaver AED. Non-Licensed must obtain before end of orientation period.
• Knowledge: Proficient in English, verbal and written communication.
• Special Training: Capital Health UAP Training program within 90 days of employment.
• Usual Work Day: 12 Hours

Responsibilities

• Performs supportive patient care duties including ADLs, patient hygiene, vital signs, obtaining weights, emptying and documenting intake and output, phlebotomy, glucometer testing, EKGs, positioning, lifting and ambulation of patients.
• Transports patients, medications, supplies and specimens as requested.
• Records nursing care activities and reports changes in patient condition to the RN.
• Complies with hospital policies, safety equipment use, and proper documentation.
• Stocks and maintains unit supplies and participates in care coordination.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

English proficiency

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Capital Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant/Health Aide to provide patient care under RN supervision. Responsibilities include ADLs, vital signs, hygiene, transporting patients, and documenting care activities in accordance with policies. 12-hour shifts may apply, with on-site duties in a hospital setting.

Prior CNA/HA experience and completion of UAP training within 90 days are preferred. Eligible benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and more.