Compassionate Patient Care Assistant – Nursing Support

Dartmouth-Hitchcock; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth Health is seeking a Nursing Unit Assistant in Lebanon, NH, to support the Charge Nurse and Nurse Manager by providing efficient, safe patient care and clerical support. The role requires high school diploma, 18+, and strong organizational and teamwork skills to coordinate patient needs and unit tasks.

Responsibilities include admitting tasks, updating patient boards, assisting with discharge readiness, delivering meals, stocking supplies, and maintaining unit cleanliness.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and 18+ years old.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong organizational and customer service skills.
• Ability to collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to provide high quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and completes standard admission tasks.
• Updates patient boards with primary nurse and LNA.
• Assists with discharge readiness and gathering patient belongings.
• Delivers meal trays and assists with eating for patients not on precautions.
• Moves beds as needed for surgical patients.
• Performs hourly rounds and safety checks per unit standards.
• Stocks equipment and maintains unit organization and cleanliness.
• Answers call lights and directs patient needs to resources.

Skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Prioritization

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Dartmouth Health is seeking a Nursing Unit Assistant in Lebanon, NH, to support the Charge Nurse and Nurse Manager by providing efficient, safe patient care and clerical support. The role requires high school diploma, 18+, and strong organizational and teamwork skills to coordinate patient needs and unit tasks.

Responsibilities include admitting tasks, updating patient boards, assisting with discharge readiness, delivering meals, stocking supplies, and maintaining unit cleanliness.