Compassionate Patient Care Associate

Yale New Haven Health; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health in Bridgeport is seeking a Patient Care Associate to support RN-led patient care under supervision. You will obtain vital signs, assist with procedures, and help ensure accurate patient identification while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, CNA/EMT or related training, and 2 years of direct patient care experience or equivalent education. BLS certification is required upon hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CNA, EMT or MA program or related clinical training or experience.
• Two years of direct patient care experience or equivalent education.
• Must complete Patient Care Associate Competency Based Training and Practicum.

Responsibilities

• Under RN supervision, assist in patient care and report information to aid assessment and planning.
• Obtain and record vital signs as ordered or delegated by the RN.
• Assist in treatments and activities contributing to safe delivery of patient care.
• Ensure patient identification accuracy following policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team and communicate effectively with patients and staff.
• Cover the Business Associate desk in the absence of the BA, under supervision.
• Participate in bedside reporting and rotate to meet patient care needs.
• Remove medications from pneumatic tube and deliver to the appropriate licensed practitioner.

Skills

English proficiency

Patient care

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA/EMT or related clinical training

Healthcare-related training/experience

Job description

Yale New Haven Health in Bridgeport is seeking a Patient Care Associate to support RN-led patient care under supervision. You will obtain vital signs, assist with procedures, and help ensure accurate patient identification while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, CNA/EMT or related training, and 2 years of direct patient care experience or equivalent education. BLS certification is required upon hire.