Compassionate Nursing Assistant – Day Shift (Acute Care)

Trinity Health Of New England; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Coverage - Starting 1

Career growth and advancement

Lucrative Referral Program

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital is seeking a Nursing Assistant for a full-time, 36-hour week on the 12-hour day shift. You will assist physicians and care for patients with diverse medical conditions, reporting data and supporting daily living activities.

Responsibilities include patient transport, specimen collection, linen distribution, and ensuring patient safety for at-risk individuals. BLS certification is required; drug screening and background checks will be conducted.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Connecticut-approved Nurse Aide Training Program preferred or in process of earning.
• BLS certification required.
• Previous nursing assistant experience in acute care preferred.
• Ability to pass drug screening and background check.

Responsibilities

• Collect and report patient information and data.
• Help patients with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, diet, fluid intake, skin care, bathing and dressing, positioning, transfers, mobility and ambulation.
• Patient Transport.
• Collection of specimens.
• Distribution of linens and supplies to patient rooms.
• Deliver ice and beverages to patients.
• As assigned, stays with at-risk patients to monitor patient safety.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nurse Aide Training Program (Connecticut approved) preferred

BA in Nursing or Health Sciences with clinical completed

Healthcare-related experience

Job description

Saint Francis Hospital is seeking a Nursing Assistant for a full-time, 36-hour week on the 12-hour day shift. You will assist physicians and care for patients with diverse medical conditions, reporting data and supporting daily living activities.

Responsibilities include patient transport, specimen collection, linen distribution, and ensuring patient safety for at-risk individuals. BLS certification is required; drug screening and background checks will be conducted.