Evening Psychiatric Technician — Impactful Patient Care

Hartford HealthCare; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

401(k) plan with employer match

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare's Institute of Living in Hartford, CT seeks a Nursing Assistant to support nurses by observing and monitoring patients and assisting with daily living activities.

This role requires a High School Graduate and CPR and crisis intervention training within 3 months of hire; provides patient care in a compassionate, therapeutic environment with a focus on safety.

Shift: five 8-hour shifts 3:00pm–11:30pm, every other weekend; location HH Donnelly Building.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate.
• Previous experience in psychiatric-mental health setting or previous experience in medical-surgical health care setting preferred.
• If working with a specialty population, e.g., geriatrics or children and adolescents, previous experience with that population also preferred.
• Strong communication skills required.
• Successful completion of CPR training and crisis intervention training within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assists nurses in observing and monitoring behavior and physical condition of patients.
• Performs basic patient care tasks including assisting patients with personal hygiene and other daily living activities as delegated and in accordance with nursing care plans and policies and procedures.
• Establishes therapeutic relationships with patients and encourages their participation in recreational and other therapeutic activities.
• Assists in maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment.
• Reports to Nurse Manager.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Education

High School Graduate

Job description

Hartford HealthCare's Institute of Living in Hartford, CT seeks a Nursing Assistant to support nurses by observing and monitoring patients and assisting with daily living activities.

This role requires a High School Graduate and CPR and crisis intervention training within 3 months of hire; provides patient care in a compassionate, therapeutic environment with a focus on safety.

Shift: five 8-hour shifts 3:00pm–11:30pm, every other weekend; location HH Donnelly Building.