Patient Care Technician — Hands-On Care & Safety Sitter

Danbury Hospital; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Danbury Hospital is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide patient care and assist with unit tasks under the supervision of licensed staff on the Nursing Float Pool.

Responsibilities include delivering physical care, following orders, ensuring safety, documenting data, and maintaining a clean, stocked work area. A CNA certification and BLS/CPR within 90 days are preferred; high school diploma required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in a hospital environment preferred but not required.
• Active CNA certification preferred.
• BLS/CPR required within 90 days of start date or orientation completion.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical care to assigned patients and performs basic nursing tasks.
• Implements nursing orders promptly with understanding of their purpose.
• Follows policy and procedure for patient care activities and equipment.
• Maintains patient comfort and safety, including positioning and linens.
• Ensures patient safety with side rails, alarms, and hourly rounding.
• Enters data into the computer system as applicable.
• Communicates patient information to the nurse in charge.
• Delivers age-appropriate care across the life span.
• Reports changes in patient condition to the nurse.
• Identifies priorities in care and responds promptly.
• Maintains positive relationships with the health care team and patients.
• Keeps work area safe, clean, and stocked; assists with equipment.
• Acts as Safety Attendant/Patient Sitter as required.
• Attends staff meetings and reviews meeting minutes.
• Maintains Basic Life Support competency.
• Fulfills compliance responsibilities and embodies organizational values.
• Maintains regular attendance and reliability.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

BLS/CPR

Education

High School Diploma

CNA certification

Tools

Computer system

Job description

Danbury Hospital is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide patient care and assist with unit tasks under the supervision of licensed staff on the Nursing Float Pool.

Responsibilities include delivering physical care, following orders, ensuring safety, documenting data, and maintaining a clean, stocked work area. A CNA certification and BLS/CPR within 90 days are preferred; high school diploma required.