Patient Care Assistant: Compassionate Daily Living Support

Lahey Clinic Hospital, Inc.; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Massachusetts is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide basic patient care under supervision of a Registered Nurse, delivering personal care, comfort and safety. Responsibilities include vital signs, intake/output, ADLs, basic clinical procedures, nutrition support, safety and infection control, with orientation duties and participation in quality improvement.

Requires high school diploma, BLS within 30 days, strong reading/writing, basic math, and good interpersonal

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic reading, writing and math skills.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Cares for patients under RN supervision and completes ADLs.
• Record vital signs and intake/output; report to nurse.
• Assist with meals, nutrition setup and feeding as needed.
• Perform basic clinical procedures and maintain safety and infection control.
• Support orientation for new nursing assistants and participate in unit activities.

Skills

Vital signs

ADLs support

Basic clinical procedures

Nutrition support

Infection control

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Massachusetts is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide basic patient care under supervision of a Registered Nurse, delivering personal care, comfort and safety. Responsibilities include vital signs, intake/output, ADLs, basic clinical procedures, nutrition support, safety and infection control, with orientation duties and participation in quality improvement.

Requires high school diploma, BLS within 30 days, strong reading/writing, basic math, and good interpersonal