Patient Care Technician: Hands-on Care & POC Testing

Northwell; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide compassionate patient care under the supervision of licensed staff on the unit. You will assist with activities of daily living, monitor safety, perform basic clinical tasks, and support timely communication with the care team.

This role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, at least six months of related hospital experience, and BLS certification. CNA certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent, required.
• Minimum six (6) months of job-related experience, required. Hospital experience, preferred.
• BLS, required.
• Nursing Assistant Certification, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical care to assigned patients and performs basic clinical tasks as needed.
• Implements nursing orders promptly with understanding of their purpose.
• Maintains patient safety and comfort, including fall precautions and hourly rounding.
• Records data in the computer system and communicates observations to the care team.
• Demonstrates age-appropriate care across life span and reports changes to the nurse in charge.
• Participates in staff meetings and adheres to unit policies and procedures.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Northwell is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide compassionate patient care under the supervision of licensed staff on the unit. You will assist with activities of daily living, monitor safety, perform basic clinical tasks, and support timely communication with the care team.

This role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, at least six months of related hospital experience, and BLS certification. CNA certification is preferred.