Night Shift Patient Care Assistant

Atlantic Health System; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nursing Assistant role at Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center is a full-time night shift position. You will support physicians and nurses in direct patient care, including bathing, meals, transportation, positioning, and basic comfort measures, ensuring compassionate, coordinated care for patients and families.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or Equivalent; BLS and CNA certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• BLS Certification preferred.
• CNA Certification preferred.
• 1-2 years previous patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports nursing personnel in providing direct patient care and assists patients with daily activities.
• Serves and collects food trays and provides between-meal nourishment.
• Changes bed linen, runs errands and prepares and sterilizes treatment trays and supplies.
• Transports patients within the facility for consultations, treatments, tests, or examinations.
• Measures and records patients' vital signs such as temperature or pulse and provides basic treatment.
• Ensures a safe care environment for the patients and their families.
• Performs continuous rounds and check-ins throughout the shift to ensure patient and family needs are met.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

BLS Certification

CNA Certification

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

The Nursing Assistant role at Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center is a full-time night shift position. You will support physicians and nurses in direct patient care, including bathing, meals, transportation, positioning, and basic comfort measures, ensuring compassionate, coordinated care for patients and families.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or Equivalent; BLS and CNA certifications are preferred.