Nurse Assistant: Compassionate Care with Growth Path

Tradewater Health & Rehab a Concord Health Systems facility; Dawson Springs (KY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Training & development

Career advancement

Supportive team

Job summary

Tradewater Health & Rehab a Concord Health Systems facility in Dawson Springs, KY is seeking a compassionate Nurse Assistant to support nurses and deliver safe, respectful patient care. You’ll assist with daily living activities, monitor vital signs, and help maintain comfort and dignity in a collaborative healthcare team.

This role emphasizes effective communication, physical stamina, and adherence to infection control and facility policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, if required by the organization.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively as part of a healthcare team.
• Ability to perform the physical responsibilities associated with providing direct patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility.
• Help patients transfer, reposition, and ambulate safely.
• Obtain and document vital signs, weight, intake and output, and other information as directed.
• Assist with meals and feeding according to each patient's care plan.
• Respond promptly to patient needs and call lights.
• Maintain clean, safe, and comfortable patient rooms.
• Observe patients and promptly report changes in condition or behavior to the appropriate nurse.
• Assist nursing staff with patient care procedures within the Nurse Assistant's permitted scope of practice.
• Follow infection prevention, safety, confidentiality, and facility policies.
• Communicate professionally and compassionately with patients, families, and members of the healthcare team.
• Perform other patient-care duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Tradewater Health & Rehab a Concord Health Systems facility in Dawson Springs, KY is seeking a compassionate Nurse Assistant to support nurses and deliver safe, respectful patient care. You’ll assist with daily living activities, monitor vital signs, and help maintain comfort and dignity in a collaborative healthcare team.

This role emphasizes effective communication, physical stamina, and adherence to infection control and facility policies.