Patient Care Technician/Certified Nursing Assistant-24 hours/Day's- Stepdown/Progressive Care Unit- Milne 2

Gaylord Hospital, Inc.; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Tuition reimbursement

Generous PTO

Competitive pay and benefits package

State of the art technology

Job summary

Gaylord Specialty Healthcare is seeking a Part-Time Patient Care Technician/ CNA for 24 hours per week on-site in Wallingford, CT. The role involves direct patient care under RN supervision, with a focus on stepdown/progressive care and telemetry needs.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, CNA/CPCT/CEMT/CMA or equivalent training, and CPR certification prior to hire. Competitive pay and benefits accompany a supportive, interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• CNA, CPCT, CEMT, CMA or RMA required or equivalent training program.
• American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) CPR certification required prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of patient care activities under the direction of a registered nurse.
• Assist with activities of daily living and basic patient observations.
• Document patient information and report changes to the care team.
• Ensure safety and comfort of patients on the unit.

Skills

Patient care

CPR Certification

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Job description

Patient Care Technician/Certified Nursing Assistant-24 hours/Day's- Stepdown/Progressive Care Unit- Milne 2

Job Category: Nursing/Nursing Support

Requisition Number: PATIE002277

• Posted : October 15, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site
• Hourly Range : $17.66 USD to $26.48 USD

Locations

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WALLINGFORD, CT 06492, USA

Description

We’re growing with purpose—and adding nurses who want to make an impact!

Gaylord Specialty Healthcare is a health system dedicated exclusively to medical rehabilitation. We provide inpatient and outpatient care for people at every point in their journey from illness or injury to the most advanced state of recovery they can achieve. Our Mission: To enhance health, maximize function, and transform lives. Our values: Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. These values guide us in providing quality patient care and transforming the lives of our patients.

The Patient Care Technician (PCT/CNA) performs a variety of patient care activities at Gaylord hospital. Working under the direction the RN, the PCT’s have valuable exposure to a wide variety of patient populations and skills while working in a warm and friendly atmosphere with supportive, interdisciplinary teams. With an average patient length of stay 25-30 days, the PCT is able to develop strong relationships and play a key role in the recovery of our patients.

Qualifications:

• H.S. Diploma or GED required
• CNA, CPCT, CEMT, CMA or RMA required or equivalent Training Program
• Patient care experience preferred
• American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) CPR Certification required prior to hire

WORK SCHEDULE: 24 hours/week, day shift (7:00 am-3:30 pm), every other weekend/holiday rotation

Gaylord nursing units offer a variety of skills such as:

Milne Units: Step down/progressive care unit of level of care includes:

• Continuous telemetry monitoring
• Ventilator support and weaning

Lyman 1 & Hooker 1: Medical Units offer skills such as:

• Stroke
• Complex wounds
• Telemetry
• Pulmonary care

Lyman 2 & Hooker 2: Specialty Units are CARF Accredited with a focused patient population:

• Stroke

BENEFITS TO WORKING AT GAYLORD INCLUDE:

• Voted top 100 workplaces in CT in 2021, 2022, and 2023!
• Certified Great Place to Work 2024 and 2025!
• Competitive rate of pay & benefit packages
• State of the art technology and newly renovated nursing units with ceiling lifts
• PCT Clinical Ladder advancement programs
• Tuition reimbursement & scholarship opportunities
• Free parking, beautiful & safe campus
• Comprehensive benefits package and generous PTO
• Extensive Reward & Recognition Programs
• Collaborative and supportive work environment
• Office of Integrative Medicine offerings to support our employees & patients

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