Responsibilities:
- Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse
- Assist with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and feeding
- Monitor and record vital signs, such as blood pressure and temperature
- Assist with mobility and transfers, ensuring patient safety
- Perform basic medical procedures, such as suture removal and wound care
- Administer medications as directed by healthcare professionals
- Assist with airway management and ventilate patients when necessary
- Collect specimens for laboratory testing, including venipuncture
- Provide emotional support to patients and their families
- Maintain a clean and organized patient environment
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Completion of a Nursing Assistant training program or equivalent experience
- Current certification as a Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Experience in a healthcare setting preferred
- Knowledge of basic medical terminology and procedures
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to lift and move patients safely
- Flexibility to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Job Types: Full-time, Per diem
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Physical setting:
- Acute care
- Rehabilitation center
Standard shift:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
Supplemental schedule:
- Overtime
Weekly schedule:
- Choose your own hours
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
- Rotating weekends
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Relocate:
- East Brunswick, NJ 08816: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person