Patient Care Assistant — Compassionate Nursing Support

Atlantic Health; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to work alongside physicians and nurses, providing essential support to patients through activities of daily living and compassionate bedside care. You will assist with bathing, meals, mobility, vital signs, transportation within the facility, and safe care, while promoting teamwork and a positive patient experience across shifts.

Strong communication and dependability are valued as you help maintain a clean, sterile environment and respond to

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 is seeking a Nursing Assistant to work alongside physicians and nurses, providing essential support to patients through activities of daily living and compassionate bedside care. You will assist with bathing, meals, mobility, vital signs, transportation within the facility, and safe care, while promoting teamwork and a positive patient experience across shifts.

Strong communication and dependability are valued as you help maintain a clean, sterile environment and respond to