Patient Care Technician I — Hands-On Medical Support

Northwell Health; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in Danbury, CT seeks a Nurse Aide/Certified Nursing Assistant to provide patient care and support under licensed staff supervision. The role involves direct patient care activities, assisting with daily tasks, and ensuring safety and quality standards are met within a hospital unit.

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

Qualifications

• 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 orientation completion.

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

Skills

CNA certification

BLS/CPR

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Northwell Health in Danbury, CT seeks a Nurse Aide/Certified Nursing Assistant to provide patient care and support under licensed staff supervision. The role involves direct patient care activities, assisting with daily tasks, and ensuring safety and quality standards are met within a hospital unit.

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