Patient Care Assistant: Vital Signs & Comfort

Care New England; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Care New England is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide essential patient care under supervision of a Registered Nurse in Rhode Island. You will assist with daily activities, vital signs, and documentation to support patient comfort and safety.

The role requires Vocational/Technical training and a RI Nursing Assistant license, with responsibilities across care delivery, hygiene, and basic treatments in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Vocational/Technical training and more than six months job-related experience or equivalent.
• RI State Nursing Assistant license is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide general patient care and routine treatments as directed by the RN.
• Assist with personal hygiene to promote patient's comfort and well-being.
• Check and record intake and output as ordered.
• Take and record patient vital signs and other measurements.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment with stocked supplies and functioning equipment.
• Document all care provided and significant information accurately.
• Observe patients and report changes to the RN/Team Leader.
• Attend seminars/in-services to maintain specialty knowledge.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Documentation

RN support

Education

Vocational/Technical training

Job description

Care New England is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide essential patient care under supervision of a Registered Nurse in Rhode Island. You will assist with daily activities, vital signs, and documentation to support patient comfort and safety.

The role requires Vocational/Technical training and a RI Nursing Assistant license, with responsibilities across care delivery, hygiene, and basic treatments in a hospital setting.