Patient Care Tech I — POC Testing & Comfort Care

Northwell Health; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Danbury Hospital is seeking a Safety Attendant/Patient Sitter to support patient care on the General Medicine 2 unit. You will assist with basic nursing tasks, maintain patient safety, and communicate observations to the nursing staff.

The role requires a High School Diploma and prefers CNA certification with BLS/CPR within 90 days. Hospital experience is welcome but not mandatory; orientation and ongoing compliance are provided.

Qualifications

• This position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in a hospital environment is preferred but not required.
• Active CNA certification is preferred. BLS/CPR required within 90 days of start or orientation completion.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical care to assigned patients and performs basic nursing assistant tasks.
• Follows orders and adheres to unit policies to ensure patient safety and comfort.
• Maintains patient safety through hourly rounding and monitoring equipment.
• Documents data in the computer system and communicates observations to staff.
• Provides patient-centered care and supports the care team on the unit.
• Participates in staff meetings and adheres to compliance responsibilities.

Skills

CNA

Patient care

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Danbury Hospital is seeking a Safety Attendant/Patient Sitter to support patient care on the General Medicine 2 unit. You will assist with basic nursing tasks, maintain patient safety, and communicate observations to the nursing staff.

The role requires a High School Diploma and prefers CNA certification with BLS/CPR within 90 days. Hospital experience is welcome but not mandatory; orientation and ongoing compliance are provided.