Nursing Care Assistant: Patient Support & Vital Signs

Atlantic Health System; Newton (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health System in New Jersey is seeking a compassionate nursing assistant to work alongside physicians and nurses, providing essential support to patients with daily activities and basic care.

You will assist with bathing, meals, transportation, positioning, measuring vitals, and basic treatments, while helping to create a safe, collaborative environment that prioritizes patient comfort and family involvement during every shift.

Qualifications

• Experience in direct patient care (clinical setting preferred).
• Ability to work as part of a healthcare team.

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 System in New Jersey is seeking a compassionate nursing assistant to work alongside physicians and nurses, providing essential support to patients with daily activities and basic care.

You will assist with bathing, meals, transportation, positioning, measuring vitals, and basic treatments, while helping to create a safe, collaborative environment that prioritizes patient comfort and family involvement during every shift.