Patient Care Assistant – Hospital Support

Yale New Haven Health; Fort Trumbull (CT); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgeport Hospital, part of Yale New Haven Health, is seeking a patient-care support staff member to assist care providers under the direction of an RN. The role focuses on maintaining the unit environment, observing patient needs, and transporting supplies as required.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, strong interpersonal skills, and fluent English reading/writing; orientation completion is expected. Physical duties may involve lifting up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: not specified.
• Good interpersonal skills and English language proficiency; orientation completion required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains unit environment and adheres to sterile/aseptic practices.
• Observes and communicates patient needs; assists RN 90-95% of the time.
• Transports patients and supplies following hospital procedures.
• Relocates and rotates to meet patient care needs.
• Performs non-therapeutic tasks under MD/PA/RN direction.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Bridgeport Hospital, part of Yale New Haven Health, is seeking a patient-care support staff member to assist care providers under the direction of an RN. The role focuses on maintaining the unit environment, observing patient needs, and transporting supplies as required.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, strong interpersonal skills, and fluent English reading/writing; orientation completion is expected. Physical duties may involve lifting up to 50 pounds.