Patient Care Associate – Team‑Driven, Patient‑Centered

Yale New Haven Health; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgeport Hospital, part of Yale New Haven Health, seeks a Patient Care Associate to support nursing staff and provide direct patient care under supervision. Responsibilities include assisting with patient care activities, reporting deviations, and engaging in bedside handoffs to ensure continuous, high-quality care.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a CNA credential or equivalent healthcare experience, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) credential, EMT, or other clinical healthcare experience, or completion of nursing programRotations or MA program equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Under RN direction, perform direct and indirect patient care activities essential to comprehensive care.
• Obtain and record vital signs as ordered or delegated by the RN.
• Assist in safe and efficient delivery of patient care and coordinate with multi-disciplinary team.
• Relocate and rotate to meet patient care needs and participate in patient bedside reports at shift start and as needed.

Skills

English proficiency

Patient care teamwork

Education

CNA credential

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Bridgeport Hospital, part of Yale New Haven Health, seeks a Patient Care Associate to support nursing staff and provide direct patient care under supervision. Responsibilities include assisting with patient care activities, reporting deviations, and engaging in bedside handoffs to ensure continuous, high-quality care.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a CNA credential or equivalent healthcare experience, and BLS certification.