Nursing Assistant: Compassionate Patient Care & Team Support

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital seeks a compassionate Nursing Assistant to provide safe, patient-centered care under the supervision of a licensed nurse. This role emphasizes teamwork, communication, and efficient use of charting systems.

You will support daily living activities, monitor patient conditions, and collaborate with staff to ensure high-quality care within a busy hospital setting in Lake Charles.

Qualifications

• High school graduate; GED acceptable.
• Graduate of an approved Nursing Assistant Training Program preferred.
• CPR certification preferred.
• Basic computer skills and ability to communicate professionally with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical patient care under supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Assist with activities of daily living (showering, bathing, dressing, feeding).
• Monitor and report vital signs and patient data to staff.
• Document patient information using charting systems.
• Collaborate with unit staff for coordinated care.
• Follow safety policies and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Communication with patients

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Basic computer skills

Education

High school graduate

Nursing Assistant Training Program

CPR certified

Job description

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital seeks a compassionate Nursing Assistant to provide safe, patient-centered care under the supervision of a licensed nurse. This role emphasizes teamwork, communication, and efficient use of charting systems.

You will support daily living activities, monitor patient conditions, and collaborate with staff to ensure high-quality care within a busy hospital setting in Lake Charles.