Patient Care Assistant — Direct Support & Safety

Atlantic Health; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to provide direct patient care including ADLs, hygiene, mobility, and basic treatments in a fast-paced unit. You will monitor patient condition, document care, and support safety and comfort.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities, recording vital signs and I&O, reporting changes to the RN, maintaining clean rooms, and upholding safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Provides direct patient care including ADLs, hygiene, mobility, and basic treatments.

Responsibilities

• Direct Patient Care: assists with ADLs, hygiene, mobility, toileting, and emotional support.
• Monitors vitals and I&O; records daily data and reports changes.
• Prioritizes tasks and collaborates with nursing staff to meet unit needs.
• Maintains patient safety, cleans rooms, stocks supplies, and responds to alarms.
• Ensures proper patient identification and adherence to isolation and hygiene protocols.
• Provides emotional support to patients and families and communicates with RN.

Job description

Atlantic Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to provide direct patient care including ADLs, hygiene, mobility, and basic treatments in a fast-paced unit. You will monitor patient condition, document care, and support safety and comfort.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities, recording vital signs and I&O, reporting changes to the RN, maintaining clean rooms, and upholding safety protocols.