Nursing Assistant I — Patient Care & Support

Atlantic Health; Newton (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health in Newton, NJ is seeking a patient care assistant to support nursing staff in providing direct patient care and assisting with daily activities. The role involves serving meals, transporting patients, recording vital signs, and maintaining a safe, compassionate environment for patients and families.

Responsibilities include rounds, basic treatments, sterilizing supplies, and collaborating with the care team to meet patient needs during shifts.

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.

Job description

Atlantic Health in Newton, NJ is seeking a patient care assistant to support nursing staff in providing direct patient care and assisting with daily activities. The role involves serving meals, transporting patients, recording vital signs, and maintaining a safe, compassionate environment for patients and families.

Responsibilities include rounds, basic treatments, sterilizing supplies, and collaborating with the care team to meet patient needs during shifts.