Inpatient Mental Health CNA: Compassionate Care

Yale New Haven Health; Westerly (RI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health in Westerly, RI seeks a Nursing Assistant to assist in patient care across nursing areas and to support safe transport of patients via wheelchair or stretcher. The role includes documentation of services and collaboration with licensed personnel to ensure safety and quality care.

Responsibilities include adherence to hospital policies, active participation in training, and providing compassionate, professional customer service to patients and families.

Qualifications

• Education: High school graduate or equivalent.
• Experience: Previous hospital or nursing home experience preferred. Previous behavioral health experience preferred.
• Licensure: Current RI Nursing Assistant License. Basic Life Support CPI training within 1 yr of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care to patients under the supervision of licensed personnel and according to standards of practice.
• Adheres to The Westerly Hospital policies and procedures.
• Acts as a resource and role model for staff.
• Participates in training and educational activities for other staff members.
• Demonstrates respect, dignity, compassion and professionalism for all customers.

Skills

Effective communication

Documentation

Customer service

Teamwork

Patient mobility

Observation skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Yale New Haven Health in Westerly, RI seeks a Nursing Assistant to assist in patient care across nursing areas and to support safe transport of patients via wheelchair or stretcher. The role includes documentation of services and collaboration with licensed personnel to ensure safety and quality care.

Responsibilities include adherence to hospital policies, active participation in training, and providing compassionate, professional customer service to patients and families.