Compassionate Patient Care Assistant

Capital Health (US); Pennington (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Prescription drug coverage

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Flexible Spending Account

Healthcare FSA

Dependent Care FSA

Retirement Savings Plan

Basic Life/AD&D

Long/Short Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Commuter Transit

Commuter Parking

Paid Time-Off

Job summary

Capital Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide supportive patient care, including ADLs, vital signs, phlebotomy, EKGs, and patient transport. You will work under the supervision of a registered nurse, document observations, and participate in maintaining a safe, clean environment in a hospital setting.

Minimum requirements include a High School diploma or GED, 6 months of Nursing Assistant/Health Aid experience or enrollment in an LPN/RN program, and AED Heartsaver certification.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or GED.
• Experience: Six months of Nursing Assistant/Health Aid experience or enrollment in LPN/RN program preferred.
• Credentials: AHA Heartsaver AED. Non-Licensed must obtain before end of orientation period.

Responsibilities

• Performs supportive patient care duties including ADLs, hygiene, vital signs, weights, intake/output, phlebotomy, glucometer testing, EKGs, and patient ambulation.
• Performs transports of patients, medications, supplies and specimens as requested.
• Documents and reports changes in patient condition and behavior to the registered nurse.
• Adheres to hospital policies, procedures, and safety guidelines while using equipment.
• Stocks and maintains unit supplies.
• Maintains accurate observations and records on appropriate forms.

Skills

English

Verbal/written communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Capital Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide supportive patient care, including ADLs, vital signs, phlebotomy, EKGs, and patient transport. You will work under the supervision of a registered nurse, document observations, and participate in maintaining a safe, clean environment in a hospital setting.

Minimum requirements include a High School diploma or GED, 6 months of Nursing Assistant/Health Aid experience or enrollment in an LPN/RN program, and AED Heartsaver certification.