Nursing Assistant: Growth & Team-Based Patient Care

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide safe, direct patient care under the direction of a Licensed Nurse. You will support activities of daily living, monitor vital signs, document in charts, and collaborate with unit staff to ensure coordinated care. Strong communication, basic computer skills, and CPR certification are preferred.

High school diploma or GED required. Join a team dedicated to patient-centered care and continuous improvement, with opportunities

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; prior Nursing Assistant Training preferred.
• CPR certification preferred.
• Basic computer skills and professional communication with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical patient care under the direction of the Licensed Nurse.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living (showering, bathing, dressing, feeding).
• Documents patient data and vital signs in the chart.
• Communicates abnormal data to appropriate staff.
• Collaborates with unit staff to provide coordinated patient care.
• Follows unit PI plans and participates in huddles and bedside reporting.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Communication skills

Emotional stability

Independent judgment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Nursing Assistant Training Program graduate

CPR Certification

Job description

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide safe, direct patient care under the direction of a Licensed Nurse. You will support activities of daily living, monitor vital signs, document in charts, and collaborate with unit staff to ensure coordinated care. Strong communication, basic computer skills, and CPR certification are preferred.

High school diploma or GED required. Join a team dedicated to patient-centered care and continuous improvement, with opportunities