Patient Care Technician: Hands-on Care & POC Testing

Northwell Health; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health's Danbury Hospital is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support patient care on the General Surgical unit. You will perform basic nursing tasks, assist with activities of daily living, and ensure patient comfort under licensed staff supervision.

This role requires a High School diploma; active CNA preferred; BLS/CPR within 90 days. Candidates must be reliable, attentive to safety, and capable of teamwork in a dynamic hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Active CNA certification preferred; BLS/CPR within 90 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical care to assigned patients and performs basic nursing tasks.
• Follows unit policies and procedures; enters data into the computer system and communicates observations to nursing staff.
• Maintains patient safety and comfort; assists with activities of daily living and ensures a clean, well-organized work area.

Skills

Patient care

Safety awareness

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma

CNA certification (preferred)

Job description

Northwell Health's Danbury Hospital is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support patient care on the General Surgical unit. You will perform basic nursing tasks, assist with activities of daily living, and ensure patient comfort under licensed staff supervision.

This role requires a High School diploma; active CNA preferred; BLS/CPR within 90 days. Candidates must be reliable, attentive to safety, and capable of teamwork in a dynamic hospital setting.