Patient Care Aide & Observer - Hospital Transport

Yale NewHaven Health; Westerly (RI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale NewHaven Health’s Westerly Hospital is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support patient care across nursing units. The role involves safe patient transport, documentation, and clerical duties to ensure efficient unit operation.

Qualified candidates typically hold a Rhode Island Nursing Assistant license, maintain BLS/CPR certification, and bring prior hospital or nursing home experience. CPI training may be required within 12 months of hire.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent required.
• Previous hospital or nursing home experience preferred.
• Behavioral health experience preferred.
• Current Rhode Island Nursing Assistant License required.
• BLS certification; CPI training within 1 year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of licensed personnel and according to standards of practice.
• Assist with safe transport of patients via wheelchair or stretcher.
• Perform receptionist and clerical duties to support unit operations.
• Adhere to Westerly Hospital policies and procedures.
• Document services accurately and maintain records.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Patient lifting

Medical terminology

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

RI Nursing Assistant License

CPR/BLS

Job description

Yale NewHaven Health’s Westerly Hospital is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support patient care across nursing units. The role involves safe patient transport, documentation, and clerical duties to ensure efficient unit operation.

Qualified candidates typically hold a Rhode Island Nursing Assistant license, maintain BLS/CPR certification, and bring prior hospital or nursing home experience. CPI training may be required within 12 months of hire.