Compassionate Patient Care Associate (CNA/CMA)

Yale New Haven Health; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health is seeking a Patient Care Associate to support the nursing team in delivering comprehensive patient care at our facility. The role emphasizes patient-centered service and collaboration with physicians, staff, and families to ensure high-quality outcomes.

Responsibilities include assisting clinicians, recording vital signs, performing selected treatments, and ensuring efficient care delivery while maintaining PFCC principles and service excellence.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; CNA or other educational equivalent.
• Two years direct patient care experience or equivalent education.
• Must complete competency-based training and practicum.

Responsibilities

• Assist with data collection and reporting to support nursing assessment and planning.
• Obtain and record vital signs as delegated by the RN.
• Obtain a 12-lead ECG and continuous Lead II with correct patient information.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team and communicate with patients and families.
• Cover the Business Associate desk in the absence of the BA.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

CPR

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA or equivalent

Student nurse with clinical experience

Job description

Yale New Haven Health is seeking a Patient Care Associate to support the nursing team in delivering comprehensive patient care at our facility. The role emphasizes patient-centered service and collaboration with physicians, staff, and families to ensure high-quality outcomes.

Responsibilities include assisting clinicians, recording vital signs, performing selected treatments, and ensuring efficient care delivery while maintaining PFCC principles and service excellence.