Patient Care Assistant — Impactful Nursing Support

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant under the supervision of a Registered Nurse to provide for the personal needs, comfort, and safety of patients. Duties include vital signs, daily living activities, basic procedures, nutrition support, and adherence to infection control.

The role emphasizes teamwork, patient safety, and participation in mandatory education, with a pay range of $20.00–$26.92 per hour and BLS as a requirement.

Qualifications

• Basic ability to read, write and perform basic four-function math.
• Ability to obtain knowledge of medical terminology, basic personal computer skills, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Vital signs: may take and record vital signs, height/weight, oxygen saturation, and report unusual observations.
• Intake and output: collects specimens and records intake/output.
• Activities of Daily Living: assists with personal care and ADLs.
• Clinical procedures: performs basic clinical procedures under supervision.
• Nutrition: assists with meal service and feeding as required.
• Safety: supports safety interventions for all patients.
• Infection control: adheres to infection control policies.
• Sitter: assist as patient safety attendant after competency.
• Orientation: assists with orientation of new Nursing Assistant colleagues.
• Performs additional unit-based activities as assigned.

Skills

Basic reading

Writing

Four-function math

Interpersonal skills

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant under the supervision of a Registered Nurse to provide for the personal needs, comfort, and safety of patients. Duties include vital signs, daily living activities, basic procedures, nutrition support, and adherence to infection control.

The role emphasizes teamwork, patient safety, and participation in mandatory education, with a pay range of $20.00–$26.92 per hour and BLS as a requirement.