Compassionate Patient Care Technician I

Atlantic Health; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health in New Jersey is seeking a dedicated patient care assistant to support doctors and nursing staff in meeting basic patient needs. Daily tasks include feeding, bathing, and monitoring essential health indicators in a fast-paced hospital setting.

You will work closely with physicians and nurses to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care, document vital signs, assist mobility, and participate in teams across units.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Patient and compassionate by nature.
• Ability to work as part of a medical team with physicians and nurses.
• Proficiency in computer-based data management programs and information systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living including bathing, feeding, dressing.
• Obtains and records vital signs, weights, and heights.
• Assists patients with mobility: ambulation, transfer, discharges and ROM activities.
• Performs post mortem care.
• Performs EKGs, phlebotomy and blood glucose monitoring.
• Observes and reports changes in patients' condition to the RN.
• Maintains phlebotomy equipment and inventory.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Compassionate nature

Team player

Data management software

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Atlantic Health in New Jersey is seeking a dedicated patient care assistant to support doctors and nursing staff in meeting basic patient needs. Daily tasks include feeding, bathing, and monitoring essential health indicators in a fast-paced hospital setting.

You will work closely with physicians and nurses to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care, document vital signs, assist mobility, and participate in teams across units.