Patient Care Technician (eves) per diem

Nuvance Health; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Nuvance Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician (eves) per diem in Norwalk, CT, to provide vital patient care and support under the supervision of licensed staff. This entry-level role requires a High School Diploma and active CNA certification preferred. The technician will implement care plans, maintain safety standards, and ensure patient comfort while demonstrating good judgment in prioritizing tasks.

Qualifications

• Minimum formal education of High School Diploma required.
• Active CNA certification preferred.
• BLS/CPR required within 90 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical care to assigned patients and performs technical skills.
• Implements nursing orders and ensures patient safety.
• Maintains a safe work environment and assists with unit equipment.

Skills

Patient Care

Technical Skills

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Description

Summary:

Provides assistance with patient care activities and other unit tasks under the general supervision of licensed professional staff and as directed by the manager.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical care to assigned patients and performs technical skills such as point of care (POC) testing.
• Implements nursing orders promptly and adequately with an understanding of the purpose of each.
• Follows policy and procedure for assigned patient care activities, including unit specific equipment &
• Provides patient comfort by positioning, extra bathing, straightening linens, putting personal articles within
  
  

reach with courtesy and responsiveness.

• Provides for patient safety through preventative measures (i.e. side rails, restraints, bed/chair exit alarm, and
  
  

hourly rounding).

• Enters all data into the computer system as applicable.
• Communicates all patient and visitor information & observations to the appropriate person.
• Provides care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit. Demonstrates knowledge of
  
  

the principles of growth and development over the life span.

• Reports and/or records any changes observed in the condition or behavior of patient; reports all unusual
  
  

conditions or reactions to the nurse in charge.

• Recognizes and responds to priorities in the patient care process. Responds to priorities promptly; exercises
  
  

good judgement in setting priorities for activities.

• Uses effective working relationships with all health care team members, patients, and significant others.
• Maintains a safe and orderly work environment & a clean, well stocked work area. Assists with maintaining
  
  

unit equipment.

• Works as a Safety Attendant/Patient Sitter by providing a safe environment to specific patients. Follows
  
  

WCHN standards of service excellence.

• Attends staff meetings. Reads/signs 100% of meeting minutes.
• Maintains competency for Basic Life Support certification.
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Other Information

This position requires a minimum formal education of High School Diploma and minimum of zero to six months

job-related experience.

High school diploma or equivalent is required. Experience in a hospital environment is preferred but not required.

Active CNA certification is preferred. BLS/CPR required within 90 days of start date or upon completion of

orientation process (before being released from orientation and functioning independently) whichever comes first.

Company: Norwalk Hospital Association

Org Unit: 379

Department: Nursing Float Pool

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $16.50 - $27.67 Hourly

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Other

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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