Patient Care Technician/Certified Nursing Assistant - 24 hours Evening - Ortho/Traumatic Brian Injury Specialty Unit-Hooker 2

Gaylord Hospital, Inc.; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Top Workplace CT

Competitive pay

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking

Comprehensive benefits

PCT Ladder program

Rewards & Recognition

Integrative Medicine offerings

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Gaylord Specialty Healthcare in Wallingford, CT seeks a Patient Care Technician/Certified Nursing Assistant for the Evening shift (3:00 pm–11:30 pm), 24 hours weekly with every other weekend/holiday rotation. The role supports RN staff across Ortho/Traumatic Brain Injury units in a rehabilitation-focused hospital.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or GED, CNA/CPCT/CEMT/CMA/RMA or equivalent training, and CPR certification before hire; prior patient care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED is required.
• CNA, CPCT, CEMT, CMA or RMA or equivalent training program required.
• Patient care experience is preferred.
• CPR certification (AHA/ARC) required before hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care tasks under RN supervision.
• Interact with diverse patient groups in a rehabilitation setting.
• Support a warm, collaborative, interdisciplinary care team.
• Develop relationships with patients throughout their stay (25–30 days).

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

CNA, CPCT, CEMT, CMA or RMA

Job description

Patient Care Technician/Certified Nursing Assistant - 24 hours Evening - Ortho/Traumatic Brian Injury Specialty Unit-Hooker 2

Job Category: Nursing/Nursing Support

Requisition Number: PATIE002250

• Posted : October 2, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

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WALLINGFORD, CT 06492, USA

Description

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: Evening Shift (3:00 pm-11:30 pm), 24 hours a week, 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!
  • 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

  We Are An Affiliated Action Employer – M/F/D/V

  Equal Opportunity Employer
  This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.