Nursing Assistant – Patient Care Support

About the role

The Nursing Assistant position at Navjeevan Nursing Care Centre is a full‑time, on‑site role dedicated to supporting patients with daily living activities and basic medical care. You will work closely with registered nurses and other healthcare professionals to ensure a safe, comfortable, and dignified environment for patients recovering from surgery, dealing with chronic conditions, or requiring long‑term care.

Key responsibilities

• Assist patients with bathing, grooming, feeding, positioning, and mobility, including bedridden and post‑surgery patients.
• Monitor and record vital signs, promptly reporting any changes to nursing staff.
• Support wound and bed‑sore care under supervision.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and infection‑controlled patient environment.
• Help with basic documentation and assist in rehabilitation routines.
• Provide compassionate emotional support to patients and their families.

Required profile

• Practical skills in personal hygiene assistance, feeding, and patient positioning.
• Ability to observe patient conditions and communicate concerns effectively.
• Knowledge of infection‑control practices and safe handling techniques.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Emotional resilience, empathy, and a patient‑focused mindset.
• Willingness to work shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Completion of a Nursing Assistant, GNM, ANM, or equivalent training program (preferred).
• Prior experience in a hospital, nursing home, or long‑term care setting is advantageous.

Required skills

• Basic patient care techniques.
• Vital‑sign monitoring.
• Infection‑control procedures.