Southcoast Health System, Inc.·Fall River, Massachusetts
The Nursing Assistant I performs basic patient care, including personal hygiene, mobility support, and nutritional assistance. They also maintain the patient environment and provide support to licensed staff in clinical duties.
Overview Community Focused. Care Driven. Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it’s our way of life, and you’ll be at the heart of it. Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home. Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted ‘Best Place to Work’ for 7 years in a row! We are searching for a talented Nursing Assistant I *$900 new hire sign-on bonus for this position. (rehires termed more than 1 year also eligible)
Hours: 24hrs Shift: Evening shift with weekend and holiday rotation; 3:00pm - 11:30pm Location: Charlton Memorial Hospital - Fall River, MA A career at Southcoast Health offers you: A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package Generous Earned Time Off Package*
Employee Wellbeing Program 403B Retirement Plan with company match Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training **Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours. Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Under general supervision of individually assigned Manager, Patient Care Services or designee, perform a variety of duties including basic care, personal hygiene, mobility, nutritional support, maintain patient environment, and provide assistance to licensed staff in carrying out other related duties, etc.
Equal to completion of four years of high school plus additional specialized courses or training. Graduate of a Nursing Assistant Training Program is preferred. Nursing Assistant Certification in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the equivalent is required. Current CPR Certification is required. Three (3) months experience in an acute care or long term setting is preferred. Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired.
Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience. Pay Range USD $19.37 - USD $26.80 /Hr. Rotation Schedule Requirement every other holiday and weekend
Candidates must have a high school diploma and a Nursing Assistant Certification in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Current CPR certification is required, and three months of experience in an acute or long-term care setting is preferred.
Market context
Support-services roles in Massachusetts often draw steady interest because schools and healthcare settings need reliable staff who can keep daily operations running. These positions can be competitive when employers look for detail-oriented candidates who can stand and move for long periods, and prior animal experience may help in some settings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to show dependable work habits and readiness for active duties.
RN-Unit PD Level II
Nursing Assistant I
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