Nursing Assistant Float — Patient Care, Transport & Observation

Yale New Haven Health; Westerly (RI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale NewHaven Health in Westerly, RI, seeks a Nursing Assistant to support patient care across nursing units. You will assist with safe transport, documentation, and observation duties under supervision of licensed staff.

Requirements include a High school diploma, RI Nursing Assistant license, CPI training within 1 year, and prior hospital or nursing home exposure preferred. This role emphasizes patient-centered care and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in hospital or nursing home setting is a plus.
• Strong communication and documentation skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in direct patient care under the supervision of licensed personnel.
• Safely transport patients via wheelchair or stretcher.
• Provide constant observation as needed to ensure patient safety.
• Perform receptionist and clerical duties to support unit operations.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Yale NewHaven Health in Westerly, RI, seeks a Nursing Assistant to support patient care across nursing units. You will assist with safe transport, documentation, and observation duties under supervision of licensed staff.

Requirements include a High school diploma, RI Nursing Assistant license, CPI training within 1 year, and prior hospital or nursing home exposure preferred. This role emphasizes patient-centered care and teamwork.