Nursing Assistant

Job Overview
Join our dedicated healthcare team as a Nursing Assistant, where your compassionate care and attention to detail will make a meaningful difference in patients' lives. This vital role involves providing direct patient support, assisting with daily activities, and ensuring a safe, comfortable environment for individuals across various care settings. Whether working in hospitals, long-term care facilities, or community clinics, you’ll be at the forefront of delivering exceptional patient-centered care with energy and enthusiasm. This paid position offers a rewarding opportunity to grow your skills while making a positive impact on those in need.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility using equipment like Hoyer lifts and other assistive devices.
• Monitor and record vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiration rates, ensuring accurate documentation in electronic health records (EHR) systems like Epic or Cerner.
• Support medical procedures by preparing patients and assisting healthcare professionals during treatments such as catheter care or phlebotomy.
• Maintain a safe environment by following aseptic techniques and infection control protocols, especially in infectious disease or ICU settings.
• Provide compassionate support to individuals with developmental disabilities, dementia (including Alzheimer’s and memory care), behavioral health needs, or those requiring hospice or palliative care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams in acute care, emergency medicine, pediatric units (PICU), geriatrics, or outpatient clinics to deliver comprehensive patient service.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and medical documentation standards while maintaining confidentiality of patient records and medical history.

Requirements

• Certification as a Nursing Assistant (CNA) or equivalent; additional certifications such as Basic Life Support (BLS) are preferred.
• Experience working in diverse healthcare environments including hospitals (Level I Trauma Center experience preferred), nursing homes, assisted living facilities, or home & community care settings.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and patient safety protocols.
• Hands-on experience with EMR/EHR systems such as Epic, Cerner, eClinicalWorks, or similar platforms for accurate medical documentation.
• Prior experience supporting patients with complex needs such as dementia care, geriatrics, pediatrics (including PICU), behavioral health conditions or post-acute/sub-acute care is highly valued.
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced environments like urgent care centers or hospital medicine units while demonstrating excellent caregiving skills.
• Strong communication skills combined with physical stamina to assist patients safely using equipment like Hoyer lifts and perform vital sign assessments. Join us to be part of a passionate team committed to delivering high-quality patient care! We value energetic professionals eager to grow their expertise across multiple healthcare settings while making a genuine difference in the lives of those we serve.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.49 - $29.49 per hour

Work Location: In person