Nursing Assistant I - Compassionate Patient Care & Support

Atlantic Health; Newton (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health in Newton, NJ is seeking an attentive nursing assistant to support patients alongside physicians and nurses. You will help with daily activities, take vital signs, and assist with meals, transport, and basic treatments. A strong team-oriented approach and a positive attitude are essential.

You will work to ensure a safe environment, perform routine rounds, and help coordinate patient needs with the care team throughout shifts.

Qualifications

• Assist patients with daily activities as part of direct care.
• Observe and record vital signs and report changes promptly.
• Maintain a safe, clean care environment for patients and families.
• Collaborate with nurses and physicians to support treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Supports nursing personnel in providing direct patient care and assists patients with daily activities.
• Serves and collects food trays and provides between-meal nourishment.
• Changes bed linen, runs errands and prepares and sterilizes treatment trays and supplies.
• Transports patients within the facility for consultations, treatments, tests, or examinations.
• Measures and records patients' vital signs such as temperature or pulse and provides basic treatment.
• Ensures a safe care environment for the patients and their families.
• Performs continuous rounds and check-ins throughout the shift to ensure patient and family needs are met.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Safety

Teamwork

Job description

Atlantic Health in Newton, NJ is seeking an attentive nursing assistant to support patients alongside physicians and nurses. You will help with daily activities, take vital signs, and assist with meals, transport, and basic treatments. A strong team-oriented approach and a positive attitude are essential.

You will work to ensure a safe environment, perform routine rounds, and help coordinate patient needs with the care team throughout shifts.