Patient Care Associate: Compassionate Nursing Support

Baton Rouge General Medical Center; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Baton Rouge General Medical Center is seeking a Nursing Support Assistant to assist licensed staff in patient care at Baton Rouge, LA. This full-time role emphasizes patient comfort, safety, and daily needs, working alongside a Registered Nurse to deliver compassionate care.

Responsibilities include assisting with bathing, mobility, vital signs, admissions, and ensuring clean, stocked care areas while following safety, infection control, and privacy guidelines.

Qualifications

• Previous healthcare experience preferred
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Able to stand and move during the shift

Responsibilities

• Help patients with bathing, eating, walking, and personal care
• Take and record vital signs
• Answer call lights and check on patients often
• Watch for changes in patient condition and report to the nurse
• Help with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges
• Collect and transport lab specimens
• Keep patient rooms and care areas clean and stocked
• Follow safety, infection control, and privacy rules
• Be kind and respectful to patients, families, and coworkers

Job description

Baton Rouge General Medical Center is seeking a Nursing Support Assistant to assist licensed staff in patient care at Baton Rouge, LA. This full-time role emphasizes patient comfort, safety, and daily needs, working alongside a Registered Nurse to deliver compassionate care.

Responsibilities include assisting with bathing, mobility, vital signs, admissions, and ensuring clean, stocked care areas while following safety, infection control, and privacy guidelines.