Patient Care Tech: Direct Patient Support & Vital Signs

MelroseWakefield Healthcare; Wyoming (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

MelroseWakefield Hospital seeks a Nurse Assistant/Clinical Support role to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include personal hygiene, vital signs, mobility, and basic documentation.

The position requires a High School diploma or GED and BLS certification, with preferred experience in nursing support. It emphasizes teamwork, infection control, and patient-centered communication in a day-shift, full-time setting at MelroseWakefield Hospital

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Prior healthcare experience preferred, especially nursing support.
• Certification as patient care associate or CNA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Perform unit secretary duties as assigned and document care according to policy.
• Assist with personal hygiene, mobility, vital signs, and safety checks.
• Support nutrition, I&O, specimen collection, and basic infection control.
• Communicate patient status to RN and follow AIDET when interacting with patients.

Skills

BLS Certification

Patient care basics

Documentation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

MelroseWakefield Hospital seeks a Nurse Assistant/Clinical Support role to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include personal hygiene, vital signs, mobility, and basic documentation.

The position requires a High School diploma or GED and BLS certification, with preferred experience in nursing support. It emphasizes teamwork, infection control, and patient-centered communication in a day-shift, full-time setting at MelroseWakefield Hospital