Non-Certified Nursing Assistant

CareOne; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits

401k Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Opportunities to advance and grow your

Job summary

CareOne in Lexington, MA is seeking a Non-Certified Nursing Aide/Assistant. The role focuses on direct patient support, helping with meals, mobility, and daily room upkeep. No certification required; training provided.

The position emphasizes compassionate patient interaction, teamwork with nurses and aides, and adherence to care routines. The facility offers comprehensive benefits for part-time and full-time staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• No prior experience required for this role.
• Must be tactful, courteous and cheerful when interacting with patients, visitors and staff.

Responsibilities

• Pass and pick up food trays after meals and report patient intake to staff.
• Clean patient’s glasses and keep linen areas stocked.
• Assist with transferring patients and transporting to activities and dining areas.
• Read mail to patients upon request and run errands as needed.
• Ensure patient labels and room numbers are accurate on belongings and armbands.
• Maintain cleanliness of patient rooms, closets, and supply areas.

Skills

Caring demeanor

Interpersonal skills

Courteous communication

Tactful conduct

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Balance Life & Work with a New Career Opportunity

Non-Certified Nursing Aide/Assistant - Lexington, MA

• Pass and pick up food trays after meals are finished (report to nursing assistant or to nurse what patient ate).
• Clean patient’s glasses.
• Keep linen carts stocked and covered.
• Fill water pitchers (replace as needed), offer patient’s a drink of water, collect water pitchers and change pitcher liner once a week, & give clean drinking cup as needed.
• Remark water pitchers with patient’s name and room number as needed.
• Make beds when patients are out of bed.
• Answer call bells (if the patient needs more than a drink to be handed something, to turn on TV or radio then get a nursing assistant).
• Clean patient’s closets and drawers.
• Remove excess hangers from closets.
• Clean clutter in resident’s room (check with the resident or the nurse before throwing anything away).
• Clean and straighten overbed tables and nightstands.
• Straighten linen/supply closets.
• Wash bedpans and urinal (2 X week).
• Make sure all clothes, personal belongings, brushes, toothbrushes, toothpaste, etc. are labeled clearly with the patient’s correct name and room number.
• Check armbands and door tags. Get new ones from the secretary as needed.
• Check patient’s personal items or clothing for need. If resident’s belongings are in need of repair, take them to activities to be repaired.
• Transport patients in wheelchairs and gerichairs to activities and dining room, etc.
• Clean utility rooms 1 X week.
• Clean underneath the desk at the nurse’s station 1 x week.
• Clean refrigerators as needed.
• Read mail to patients if they ask you to do so.
• Run errands.
• Take residents to and from the dining room.
• Keep lids on barrels tightly.
• Keep inventory sheets updated.

Position Requirements

• High School Diploma ore equivalent
• Experience not required
• Must be tactful, courteous and cheerful in dealing with patients, visitors and staff

About Us

The CareOne mission is to define excellence within the health care community. We are dedicated to Maximizing Patient Outcomes. We treat Residents, their families and each other with respect, dignity and compassion. Through a collaborative and consultative approach, we strive to provide a framework of strength and stability for our Centers and Communities. We work to maintain the highest standards of care and service for Residents, families and our valued employees.

We are proud to Offer the following benefits to Part-time (22.5+ hours/week) and Full-time Employees:

• Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits
  • Multiple Medical Plans
    • Including Pharmacy
    • Including Teladoc
  • Multiple Dental Plans
  • Vision Plan
  • Health Savings Account (eligibility restrictions apply)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Voluntary Life and AD&D
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Plans
  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Accident Insurance
  • Whole Life Insurance
  • Medicare Employee Assistance
• Legal Plan
• Commuter Benefits
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (available to all employees)
• Paid Time Off
  • Vacation
  • Sick Plans in accordance with state laws
• Opportunities to advance and grow your career

If working with people who are dedicated, compassionate, and concerned about their patients is essential to you, then you'll appreciate being a part of our team. We've built a strong reputation on the outstanding level of care that we provide. We have a graciously appointed facility with strong belief in patient care and service; join us at our beautiful facility!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

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