Neuro Unit Patient Care Assistant - Compassionate Support

Yale New Haven Health; New London (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support licensed nurses in patient care, monitor patients, and assist with basic tasks. Under supervision, you will move patients, collect specimens, and help with daily activities to ensure comfort and safety.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and compassionate patient interaction in a fast-paced clinical setting. A high school diploma or equivalent, plus a Nursing Assistant program, and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• High school grad or equivalent and graduate of an accredited nursing assistant program.
• Minimum of one year medical/surgical or equivalent experience preferred.
• Nurse Aide Certification or Equivalent Required; BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assists With Basic Patient Care Under The Supervision Of The Licensed Nurse. Moves And Lifts Patients And Makes Beds.
• Performs Selected Procedures Such As Specimen Collections (Vre Swabs, Urine, Stool And Non-Induced Sputum); Urine Testing, Hematest, Enemas, Application Of Ice Collar/Caps Or Post Mortem Care.
• Orients Patient To Unit And Secures Patient Valuables. Responds To Call Lights Promptly And Provides Necessary Assistance.
• Monitors And Communicates Changes In Patient Condition.
• Maintains Clean And Orderly Patient Care, Storage, Pantry And Utility Areas. Distributes Water Pitchers. Set Up Equipment In Rooms To Prepare For Admission.
• Keeps Rn Informed Of Status Of Work And Availability For Added Assignments.
• Provides Patient Escort Assistance As Needed.
• Performs Patient Observer Functions As Requested.
• Meets Performance Expectations For Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, And Staff And Self Development As Outlined In Performance Review.
• Performs Other Duties As Assigned Or Directed To Ensure Smooth Operation Of The Department/Unit.
• Performs The Reattachment And The Discontinuing Of The Telemetry Units

Education

High school graduate or equivalent and graduate of an accredited nursing assistant program

Job description

Yale New Haven Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support licensed nurses in patient care, monitor patients, and assist with basic tasks. Under supervision, you will move patients, collect specimens, and help with daily activities to ensure comfort and safety.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and compassionate patient interaction in a fast-paced clinical setting. A high school diploma or equivalent, plus a Nursing Assistant program, and BLS are required.