Compassionate Nursing Assistant — Patient Care & Transport

Yale New Haven Health Services Corp.; Westerly (RI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health Services Corp. in Westerly, RI seeks a Nursing Assistant to support patient care, transport patients, and aid unit operations under supervision.

Requirements include a RI Nursing Assistant License, BLS and CPI training within 1 year, and strong communication and documentation abilities. Prior hospital or nursing home experience is preferred, with an emphasis on safety and patient dignity.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Previous hospital or nursing home experience preferred.
• RI Nursing Assistant License required; BLS and CPI training within 1 year of employment.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills; basic medical terminology knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of licensed personnel.
• Adhere to Westerly Hospital policies and procedures.
• Act as a resource and role model; participate in training activities.
• Demonstrate respect, dignity, compassion, and professionalism to all customers.
• Assist with safe patient transport and accurate documentation of services.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Lifting patients

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Yale New Haven Health Services Corp. in Westerly, RI seeks a Nursing Assistant to support patient care, transport patients, and aid unit operations under supervision.

Requirements include a RI Nursing Assistant License, BLS and CPI training within 1 year, and strong communication and documentation abilities. Prior hospital or nursing home experience is preferred, with an emphasis on safety and patient dignity.