Compassionate Patient Care Technician I

Atlantic Health System; Totowa (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Atlantic Health System in Totowa, NJ is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support patients with daily living activities, monitor vital signs, assist mobility, and perform basic clinical tasks under RN supervision. The role emphasizes teamwork with physicians and nurses, strong communication, and reliable data management.

Eligible applicants have a HS Diploma and a compassionate, patient-centered approach.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous patient care experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living (bathing, feeding, dressing).
• Record vital signs, weights, and heights.
• Assist mobility, transfers, ambulation, and ROM activities.
• Perform post-mortem care and basic phlebotomy/blood glucose tasks as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Team player

Compassionate care

Computer literacy

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Atlantic Health System in Totowa, NJ is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support patients with daily living activities, monitor vital signs, assist mobility, and perform basic clinical tasks under RN supervision. The role emphasizes teamwork with physicians and nurses, strong communication, and reliable data management.

Eligible applicants have a HS Diploma and a compassionate, patient-centered approach.