Compassionate Patient Care Assistant

Atlantic Health; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health is seeking a compassionate patient care assistant to work alongside physicians and nurses, providing support with daily activities and ensuring a positive patient experience. This role emphasizes collaboration and attentive care in a busy clinical setting.

The position involves assisting with bathing, meals, transportation, basic medication administration under supervision, and taking and recording vital signs.

Qualifications

• Direct patient care support alongside nursing staff.
• Ability to assist with daily activities and basic treatments under supervision.
• Demonstrated teamwork and positive attitude in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily activities and direct care alongside nursing staff.
• Serve meals and provide between-meal nourishment.
• Change bed linens, run errands, and sterilize treatment trays and supplies.
• Transport patients within the facility for consultations, treatments, tests, or examinations.
• Measure and record vital signs and provide basic treatment as directed.
• Maintain a safe care environment for patients and families.
• Perform continuous rounds and check-ins to ensure patient needs are met.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job description

Atlantic Health is seeking a compassionate patient care assistant to work alongside physicians and nurses, providing support with daily activities and ensuring a positive patient experience. This role emphasizes collaboration and attentive care in a busy clinical setting.

The position involves assisting with bathing, meals, transportation, basic medication administration under supervision, and taking and recording vital signs.