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Read MoreAmbulation Aide
Job ID 2024-24585 Location Paterson, New Jersey Shift Regular Full-TimeOverview
St. Joseph’s Health is recognized for the expertise and compassion of its highly skilled and responsive staff. The combined efforts of the organization’s outstanding physicians, superb nurses, and dedicated clinical and professional staff have made us one of the most highly respected healthcare organizations in the state, the largest employer in Passaic County, and one of the nation’s “100 Best Places to Work in Health Care”.
Job Overview
Performs and assists patients in mobility, ambulation and activity under supervision of the Registered Nurse and maintains the patient care and unit environment consistent with the policies, procedures and practices of the Nursing Division. Promotes a caring and healing environment for patient-centered care.
Qualifications
- Work requires a High School diploma or equivalent.
- Completion of a Nurse's Aide program and previous hospital or health care experience preferred.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred.
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required at time of hire or within 3 months of hire.
Effective January 2019, St. Joseph’s Health requires certifications for Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) to be granted through the American Heart Association.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
