CNA

Yale New Haven Health; Bristol; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization dedicated to integrity, compassion, and patient-centered care. As a Nursing Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety and comfort of patients while supporting a collaborative team environment. Your responsibilities will include providing direct care, assisting with patient transport, and performing essential clerical duties. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to make a meaningful impact in healthcare while developing their skills in a supportive setting. If you are passionate about patient care and teamwork, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Previous hospital or nursing home experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in inpatient care and ensure patient safety.
• Provide direct care under supervision of licensed personnel.
• Perform clerical duties to support nursing unit operations.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

The Nursing Assistant assists in inpatient care throughout nursing areas, responsible for the safe transport of patients via wheelchair or stretcher, dispatch services, and appropriate documentation of services. Provides the services of an Observer for any patient on a patient care unit who has been assessed to require constant observation to maximize his/her safety. Performs general receptionist and clerical duties to facilitate efficient functioning of the nursing unit.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

1. Essential Functions
1. Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to provide direct care to patients under the supervision of licensed personnel and according to their standards of practice.
2. Adheres to The Westerly Hospital policies and procedures
3. Staff/Self Development
1. Acts as a resource and role model.
4. Participates in training and educational activities for staff members
5. Customer Service
1. Demonstrates respect, dignity, compassion, and professionalism for all customers by utilizing the principles of Patient and Family-Centered Partnership.
6. Employee Collaboration and Teamwork
1. Recognizes and values contributions of fellow employees and displays cooperation and teamwork.
7. Resource Utilization
1. Reports to work on time, prepared, and follows hospital policies regarding lateness, absenteeism, and time off requests.

Qualifications

Education: High school graduate or equivalent

Experience: Previous hospital or nursing home experience a plus

Licensure: Current RI Nursing Assistant License and Basic Life Support certification

Requisition ID: 140282