Patient Care Technician/Certified Nursing Assistant-32 hours/Days- Stroke/Telemetry/Medical Uni[...]

Gaylord Hospital, Inc.; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Patient Care Technician/Certified Nursing Assistant. You will perform essential patient care activities, develop strong relationships with patients, and contribute significantly to their recovery process. Enjoy a supportive work environment with competitive pay and benefits, including tuition reimbursement and wellness offerings.

Benefits

Competitive pay & benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking

PTO

Recognition programs

Qualifications

• Certification: CNA, CPCT, CEMT, CMA, RMA, or equivalent training required.
• Patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform various patient care activities under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Develop strong relationships and play a vital role in patient recovery.

Skills

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Patient Care Technician/Certified Nursing Assistant - 32 hours / Days - Stroke / Telemetry / Medical Unit - Hooker 1

Join us as a Patient Care Technician / Certified Nursing Assistant at Gaylord Specialty Healthcare.

About Gaylord Specialty Healthcare

Gaylord Specialty Healthcare is dedicated exclusively to medical rehabilitation, providing inpatient and outpatient care for individuals at every stage of recovery from illness or injury.

Job Description

The PCT/CNA performs various patient care activities under the supervision of a licensed nurse. With an average patient stay of 25-30 days, you will develop strong relationships and play a vital role in patient recovery.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Certification: CNA, CPCT, CEMT, CMA, RMA, or equivalent training
• CPR certification from AHA or ARC (required before hire)
• Patient care experience preferred

Work Schedule

32 hours/week, evening shift (7:00 am - 3:30 pm), with rotating weekends and holidays.

Unit Skills and Patient Populations

• Milne Units: Telemetry, ventilator support, LVAD, heart transplant
• Lyman 1 & Hooker 1: Stroke, wounds, telemetry, pulmonary care
• Lyman 2 & Hooker 2: Traumatic brain injury, stroke, spinal cord injury

Benefits

• Top workplaces in CT (2021-2023)
• Competitive pay & benefits
• State-of-the-art technology and renovated units
• Orientation, career ladder, tuition reimbursement
• Free parking, safe campus, PTO, recognition programs
• Supportive environment and wellness offerings

Join Our Team

Apply now to become part of our dynamic caregiving team. We are an Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/D/V.