Evening Care Assistant: Compassionate Patient Support

LE0010 Stanford Health Care; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Health Care is seeking a Nursing Assistant for an evening 08-hour shift in Palo Alto. You will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse to provide direct and indirect patient care, including activities of daily living, vital signs, and basic treatments.

You will document patient information and maintain a safe, clean unit environment. The role requires strong communication, teamwork, and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• BLS - Basic Life Support certification required.
• Knowledge of standard charting procedures.
• Confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic arithmetic for charting.
• English proficiency required for patient interactions.

Responsibilities

• Accurately observes, records and reports patient information.
• Adheres to hospital policies and procedures.
• Assesses and documents vital signs on stable patients.
• Assists with activities of daily living and personal care.
• Maintains clean and safe patient environment.
• Communicates changes to the RN or resource nurse.
• Provides sitter duties when needed for a patient.
• Uses EHR to document patient information.

Skills

Reading/writing

Active listening

English proficiency

Communication skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Teamwork

Job description

Stanford Health Care is seeking a Nursing Assistant for an evening 08-hour shift in Palo Alto. You will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse to provide direct and indirect patient care, including activities of daily living, vital signs, and basic treatments.

You will document patient information and maintain a safe, clean unit environment. The role requires strong communication, teamwork, and confidentiality.