Observation Aide: Compassionate Patient Support

Capital Health; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Prescription Plan

Vision Plan

Retirement Savings and Investment Plan

Pension Plan

Disability Benefits

Vacation

Sick Time

Holiday

Job summary

Capital Health is hiring for a patient care support role within our hospital system. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and offers a 40-hour scheduled work week.

The role focuses on attentive, compassionate patient assistance and collaboration with nurses to ensure safety and comfort across shifts. Industry-leading benefits and a dynamic team environment support professional growth while delivering quality care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• One year of previous work experience recommended.

Responsibilities

• Ensures constant attendance throughout shift for assigned patient.
• Ensures patient is visible at all times.
• Ensures patient is within reaching distance at all times including during bathroom and shower use and during visiting hours.
• Keeps company with patient and helps with eating and other difficult tasks for the patient.
• Removes dangerous items from patient as directed by registered nurse.
• Accompanies patient transport to testing areas.
• Reports accurately what the patient eats and drinks to nurse and clears areas as needed.
• Adapts willingly to changing department demands.
• Remains flexible in staffing patterns and assignments.

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

Capital Health is hiring for a patient care support role within our hospital system. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and offers a 40-hour scheduled work week.

The role focuses on attentive, compassionate patient assistance and collaboration with nurses to ensure safety and comfort across shifts. Industry-leading benefits and a dynamic team environment support professional growth while delivering quality care.