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Nursing Assistant Job Description
Job Summary
We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Personal Care Aids, Home Health Aids, Nursing Assistants, Assisted Living Assistants, Medication Technicians, and Direct Support Staff to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will provide essential support to patients in residential care settings such as family care homes and group homes. The caretaker will assist with daily living activities, monitor patient health, and ensure a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for all residents.
Duties
- Caregiver to staff to patient ratio will be 1:3 or 1:5 MAX
- Assist patients with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Monitor vital signs and report any changes in patient conditions to nursing staff.
- Help patients with mobility and physical activities, including transferring them to and from beds or wheelchairs.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and common areas.
- Document patient care activities accurately in electronic health records (experience with Cerner is a plus).
- Provide support in administering medications as directed by nursing staff.
- Assist with the management of Durable Medical Equipment (DME) as needed.
- Engage with patients to provide emotional support and companionship, particularly in senior care settings.
- Follow infection control protocols while providing care for patients with infectious diseases or those requiring critical care.
Experience
Candidates should have experience or knowledge in the following areas:
- Senior care and long-term care practices.
- Familiarity with hospital medicine and emergency medicine procedures.
- Understanding of physiology to better assist in patient care.
- Experience working in inpatient settings or critical care environments is highly desirable.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (Recommended) - willing to train and certify in BLS
We encourage individuals who are passionate about providing high-quality patient care to apply for this rewarding position as a Nursing Assistant.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN
Pay: $16.33 - $17.34 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 48 per week
Schedule:
- Choose your own hours
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Overtime
- Rotating weekends
- Weekends as needed
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Durham, NC 27703 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Durham, NC 27703: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $17