Nursing Assistant I

Southcoast Health System, Inc.; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Southcoast Health in New Bedford, MA is looking for a Nursing Assistant I at St. Luke's Hospital.

The role supports patient care under supervision, assisting with basic care, hygiene, mobility and nutrition, while helping keep the patient environment safe and comfortable. Requirements include a Massachusetts Nursing Assistant Certification, completion of a Nursing Assistant Training Program, a high school diploma or equivalent, CPR certification, and up to three months of acute care experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Graduate of a Nursing Assistant Training Program preferred
• Massachusetts Nursing Assistant Certification required

Responsibilities

• Perform basic care, personal hygiene, mobility, and nutrition support for patients
• Assist licensed staff and maintain patient environment

Education

Nursing Assistant Certification (Massachusetts)

Nursing Assistant Training Program

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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: 36hrs

Shift: Day/Evening shift, 7:00am - 7:30pm 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.

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.

• 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.