Hospice Care Assistant I — Compassionate Patient Support

Duke Health; Durham (NC); Vor Ort; USD 21.000 - 28.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Duke Health’s Duke HomeCare & Hospice unit seeks a dedicated Nursing Assistant I to support patient care in home and inpatient settings. You will assist nurses, help with routine procedures, monitor vital signs, and ensure patient comfort and safety in a compassionate environment.

Responsibilities include preparing patients and equipment, documenting care, and assisting with admissions, discharges, and transport as needed.

Qualifikationen

• Nursing Assistant I certification current with no substantiated findings.
• BLS certification maintained/completed by orientation end date.
• Valid driver's license and automobile insurance may be required by some assignments.

Aufgaben

• Prepare patients, equipment and supplies for procedures and required tasks.
• Collect, deliver and conduct routine tests on patient specimens and record data.
• Take and record vital signs, assist with admission, discharge and transportation.
• Turn and position patients, provide personal care and assist with activities of daily living.
• Support teaching by reinforcing instructions from RN/physician as needed.

Kenntnisse

Nursing care

Vital signs

Sterile technique

Patient safety

Documentation

Ausbildung

Nursing Assistant I certification

BLS certification

Jobbeschreibung

Duke Health’s Duke HomeCare & Hospice unit seeks a dedicated Nursing Assistant I to support patient care in home and inpatient settings. You will assist nurses, help with routine procedures, monitor vital signs, and ensure patient comfort and safety in a compassionate environment.

Responsibilities include preparing patients and equipment, documenting care, and assisting with admissions, discharges, and transport as needed.