Nursing Assistant: Compassionate Patient Care & Team Support

Lake Charles Memorial Health System; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Charles Memorial Health System is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide physical patient care in a hospital setting under the direction of a Licensed Nurse. The role includes assisting with activities of daily living, operating basic charting technology, and ensuring patient safety and comfort.

The incumbent will report to the Nurse Manager or Charge Nurse and participate in unit initiatives while maintaining professional communication with patients, families, and medical staff.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED required; prior hospital Nursing Assistant experience preferred.
• Graduate of an approved Nursing Assistant Training Program preferred.
• CPR certification preferred.
• Basic computer skills required; ability to communicate professionally with patients and staff.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment; demonstrate emotional stability and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Assists with physical patient care under the direction of the Licensed Nurse.
• Performs activities of daily living (showering, bathing, dressing, feeding) as needed.
• Demonstrates competency with technology and computer charting for patient records.
• Communicates abnormal patient data to appropriate staff.
• Collaborates with unit staff to provide coordinated patient care and participate in unit PI plans.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Professional communication

Independent judgment

Emotional stability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Nursing Assistant Training Program graduate

CPR certification (preferred)

Tools

Nursing charting software

Job description

Lake Charles Memorial Health System is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide physical patient care in a hospital setting under the direction of a Licensed Nurse. The role includes assisting with activities of daily living, operating basic charting technology, and ensuring patient safety and comfort.

The incumbent will report to the Nurse Manager or Charge Nurse and participate in unit initiatives while maintaining professional communication with patients, families, and medical staff.