Patient Care Technician (P/T) - eve/night

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

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking compassionate caregivers to assist with patient care activities. This role involves providing physical care, implementing nursing orders, and ensuring patient safety while maintaining a clean and well-stocked work environment. The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma and a commitment to excellence in patient care. Join a dedicated team that values innovation and compassion in delivering healthcare services across the community. This is a great opportunity for those looking to start their career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Assists with patient care activities under supervision.
• Maintains BLS certification and complies with safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical care and technical skills to patients.
• Ensures patient safety and comfort through various measures.
• Communicates effectively with healthcare team and patients.

Skills

Patient Care

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Communication Skills

Technical Skills (POC Testing)

Education

High School Diploma

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Nuvance Health extends from New York’s Hudson Valley to western Connecticut. Our team of more than 15,000 caregivers delivers compassionate care through seven community hospitals, primary care and specialty practice locations, outpatient settings, home care services, and telehealth visits. Guided by our values—personal, imaginative, agile, and connected—we are committed to innovation and excellence in healthcare.

Description

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

Responsibilities:

1. Provides physical care to assigned patients and performs technical skills such as point of care (POC) testing.
2. Implements nursing orders promptly and understands their purpose.
3. Follows policies and procedures for patient care activities, including use of unit-specific equipment.
4. Provides patient comfort through positioning, bathing, linen management, and personal article placement with courtesy.
5. Ensures patient safety via preventative measures like side rails, restraints, alarms, and hourly rounding.
6. Enters data into the computer system accurately.
7. Communicates patient and visitor information and observations appropriately.
8. Provides age-appropriate care, demonstrating knowledge of growth and development principles.
9. Reports and records changes in patient condition or behavior, including unusual reactions.
10. Responds to patient care priorities promptly and exercises good judgment.
11. Maintains effective relationships with healthcare team members, patients, and families.
12. Maintains a safe, clean, and well-stocked work environment, assisting with equipment upkeep.
13. Works as a Safety Attendant/Patient Sitter to ensure patient safety, following standards of service excellence.
14. Attends staff meetings and reviews all meeting minutes.
15. Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) certification competency.
16. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the role.
17. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Other Information: This position requires a minimum of a High School Diploma and 0-6 months of related experience. Experience in a hospital environment is preferred but not required. Active CNA certification is preferred. BLS/CPR certification is required within 90 days of start or upon completing orientation, whichever comes first.

Working Conditions:

• Physical Effort: Very heavy; may exert up to 50 lbs.
• Physical Environment: Exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Company: Norwalk Hospital Association

Org Unit: 397

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $16.50 - $27.67 hourly

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