Nursing Assistant I

Davita Inc.; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Southcoast Health seeks a Nursing Assistant I for Per Diem shifts primarily in New Bedford, MA. Responsibilities include basic care and support to patients under supervision. This position offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth in a community-driven health system.

Benefits

Competitive pay and benefits

Generous Earned Time Off Package

Employee Wellbeing Program

403B Retirement Plan with company match

Tuition assistance

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Completion of four years of high school and specialized courses or training.
• Nursing Assistant Certification in Massachusetts is required.
• Current CPR Certification is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic patient care, personal hygiene, and mobility support.
• Assist licensed staff with related duties under supervision.
• Maintain patient environment.

Skills

Basic care

Personal hygiene

Mobility support

Education

Completion of four years of high school and specialized courses

Nursing Assistant Certification in Massachusetts

Current CPR Certification

Graduate of a Nursing Assistant Training Program

Job description

Nursing Assistant I

Location

US-MA-New Bedford

ID

2025-41591

Schedule

Regular Per Diem

Remote

No

Department

S-Mem-2 Wilkes

Overview

Community Focused. Care Driven.

Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it's our way of life, and you'll be at the heart of it.

Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home.

Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted 'Best Place to Work' for 7 years in a row!

We are searching for a talented Nursing Assistant I

Hours: Per Diem

Shift: Day/Evening shift, 7:00am - 3:00pm, 3:00pm - 11:00pm with weekend and holiday rotation

Location: St. Luke's Hospital - New Bedford, MA

A career at Southcoast Health offers you:

A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package

• Generous Earned Time Off Package**

• Employee Wellbeing Program

• 403B Retirement Plan with company match

• Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs

• Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training

**Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours.

Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

Under general supervision of individually assigned Manager, Patient Care Services or designee, perform a variety of duties including basic care, personal hygiene, mobility, nutritional support, maintain patient environment, and provide assistance to licensed staff in carrying out other related duties, etc.

Qualifications

• Equal to completion of four years of high school plus additional specialized courses or training.
• Graduate of a Nursing Assistant Training Program is preferred.
• Nursing Assistant Certification in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the equivalent is required.
• Current CPR Certification is required.
• Three (3) months experience in an acute care or long term setting is preferred.
• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired

Compensation: Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience.

Pay Range

USD $19.19 - USD $25.76 /Hr.