Nurse Aide Apprentice

Lifepoint Health • Langhorne, PA

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About The Position

The Nursing Assistant provides essential support to nursing staff by performing basic patient care duties, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring a safe and clean environment for patients. The role requires effective communication and teamwork skills, along with the ability to prioritize patient needs in a fast-paced care setting.

Requirements

• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to prioritize patient needs in a fast-paced care setting.
• CPR/BCLS certification required.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum six months of experience in an acute or long-term care facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic patient care tasks, including hygiene, grooming, and mobility support.
• Provide general nursing care, including patient positioning, lifting, turning, and use of assistive equipment.
• Assist with toileting using bedpans, urinals, commodes, or ambulation.
• Take and document vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, and blood pressure, as well as intake and output measurements.
• Assist with patient admission, transfer, and discharge, including handling personal belongings.
• Maintain a clean and comfortable patient environment.
• Respond promptly to patient call lights, telephone, and paging systems.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed