Compassionate Patient Care Technician — Hands-On Support

Northwell Health; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health's Norwalk Hospital is seeking a dedicated patient care assistant to provide physical care and assist licensed staff on a clinical unit. The role supports daily patient care tasks, communicates patient information, and helps maintain a safe, clean environment.

Minimum education is a high school diploma with zero to six months of related experience; BLS/CPR within 90 days is preferred. The position offers on-site work at Norwalk Hospital with a salary range reflecting hourly pay

Qualifications

• HS GRAD/EQUIVALENT.
• High School Diploma required; zero to six months job-related experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical care to assigned patients and performs technical skills such as point of care (POC) testing.
• Implements nursing orders promptly and adequately with an understanding of the purpose of each.
• Follows policy and procedure for assigned patient care activities, including unit specific equipment.
• Provides patient comfort by positioning, extra bathing, straightening linens, putting personal articles within reach with courtesy and responsiveness.
• Provides for patient safety through preventative measures (i.e. side rails, restraints, bed/chair exit alarm, and hourly rounding).
• Enters all data into the computer system as applicable.
• Communicates all patient and visitor information & observations to the appropriate person.
• Provides care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
• Reports and/or records any changes observed in the condition or behavior of patient; reports all unusual conditions or reactions to the nurse in charge.
• Recognizes and responds to priorities in the patient care process. Responds to priorities promptly; exercises good judgement in setting priorities for activities.
• Uses effective working relationships with all health care team members, patients, and significant others.
• Maintains a safe and orderly work environment & a clean, well stocked work area. Assists with maintaining unit equipment.
• Works as a Safety Attendant/Patient Sitter by providing a safe environment to specific patients. Follows WCHN standards of service excellence.
• Attends staff meetings. Reads/signs 100% of meeting minutes.
• Maintains competency for Basic Life Support certification.
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Northwell Health's Norwalk Hospital is seeking a dedicated patient care assistant to provide physical care and assist licensed staff on a clinical unit. The role supports daily patient care tasks, communicates patient information, and helps maintain a safe, clean environment.

Minimum education is a high school diploma with zero to six months of related experience; BLS/CPR within 90 days is preferred. The position offers on-site work at Norwalk Hospital with a salary range reflecting hourly pay