Patient Care Assistant: Vitals, Meals & Transport

Atlantic Health; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health in Summit, NJ is seeking a patient care assistant to work alongside physicians and nurses, providing support with daily activities and basic treatments. You will assist with bathing, meals, transportation, vital signs, and safety checks, while delivering compassionate, patient-centered care and collaborating with the care team to ensure a positive experience for patients and families.

This role focuses on teamwork, alertness, and a positive attitude to help maintain a safe and

Qualifications

• Supports nursing staff in providing direct patient care.
• Delivers meals and nourishments between meals.
• Changes bed linen and sterilizes supplies.
• Transports patients within the facility for consultations and tests.
• Measures and records vital signs and provides basic care.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily activities such as bathing.
• Serve food trays and provide between-meal nourishment.
• Change bed linen and sterilize treatment trays and supplies.
• Transport patients for consultations, treatments, tests or examinations.
• Monitor vital signs and provide basic treatment when needed.
• Ensure a safe care environment for patients and families.
• Perform continuous rounds and check-ins to meet patient needs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Atlantic Health in Summit, NJ is seeking a patient care assistant to work alongside physicians and nurses, providing support with daily activities and basic treatments. You will assist with bathing, meals, transportation, vital signs, and safety checks, while delivering compassionate, patient-centered care and collaborating with the care team to ensure a positive experience for patients and families.

This role focuses on teamwork, alertness, and a positive attitude to help maintain a safe and