Patient Care Associate — Full-Time Day Shifts

Yale New Haven Health; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health is seeking a Patient Care Associate at Bridgeport Hospital to support nurses and the care team in delivering patient-centered care. You will gather vitals, assist with treatments, and help ensure accurate patient identification and safety protocols.

The role requires high school completion and CNA/EMT related credentials or clinical training, with opportunities to rotate between units and contribute to PFCC values within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CNA credential or EMT or equivalent clinical training required.
• Experience in clinical healthcare settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient care under RN supervision.
• Record vitals and report to RN.
• Assist with patient identification and safety procedures.
• Support communication between patients, families and staff.
• Relocate and rotate to meet patient care needs.
• Deliver medications from pneumatic tube system to appropriate staff.

Skills

CNA credential

EMT training

Clinical experience

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA program or equivalent clinical training

MA program completion or phlebotomy training

Job description

Yale New Haven Health is seeking a Patient Care Associate at Bridgeport Hospital to support nurses and the care team in delivering patient-centered care. You will gather vitals, assist with treatments, and help ensure accurate patient identification and safety protocols.

The role requires high school completion and CNA/EMT related credentials or clinical training, with opportunities to rotate between units and contribute to PFCC values within a supportive team environment.