A Nursing Assistant (also called Nurse Aide or Patient Care Assistant) supports registered nurses and doctors in providing basic patient care and ensuring patient comfort and safety in hospitals or healthcare centers.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, feeding, and toileting
Help patients with mobility (walking, transferring, wheelchair assistance)
Monitor and record vital signs (temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiration)
Maintain patient hygiene and comfort
Change bed linens and keep patient areas clean
Assist nurses during medical procedures
Provide emotional support to patients and families
Maintain accurate patient records
Follow hospital safety and infection control protocols
Required Skills:
Basic nursing and patient care knowledge
Good communication skills
Compassion and patience
Ability to work in shifts
Teamwork skills
Physical stamina
Educational Qualification:
Certificate / Diploma in Nursing Assistant or related healthcare course
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (preferred)
Work Setting:
Hospitals
Clinics
Nursing homes
Rehabilitation centers
Job Types: Full time, Permanent
Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹20,000.00 per month
Advantages:
Food provided
Health insurance
Paid time off
Provident Fund