Nursing Assistant — Compassionate Patient Care & Support

Kindred; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindred Hospital Indianapolis North is seeking a compassionate Nursing Assistant to support patient care in an acute/long-term stay setting. You will assist with daily living activities, monitor vitals, and help ensure safety.

Under RN supervision, you will prepare rooms, assist with admissions/discharges, transport patients, and respond to call lights. The role emphasizes teamwork, communication, and proper documentation.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Minimum six months’ experience in acute or long-term care facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living and provide basic nursing care.
• Take and record temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, and intake/output; document promptly.
• Prepare patient rooms for admission and transfers; maintain a clean, comfortable environment.
• Assist with admission, transfer, and discharge procedures; handle patient belongings.
• Respond to patient call lights and paging system; assist with routine treatments under RN supervision.
• Assist with transportation of patients between departments; provide post-mortem care as needed.

Skills

Excellent oral and written commu­n  n

Basic computer knowledge

Organizational skills

Fluent English

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Kindred Hospital Indianapolis North is seeking a compassionate Nursing Assistant to support patient care in an acute/long-term stay setting. You will assist with daily living activities, monitor vitals, and help ensure safety.

Under RN supervision, you will prepare rooms, assist with admissions/discharges, transport patients, and respond to call lights. The role emphasizes teamwork, communication, and proper documentation.