Patient Care Technician (p/t) - Eve/Nights

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

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking dedicated individuals to assist with patient care activities. This role involves providing essential physical care, monitoring patient safety, and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure high-quality service. Candidates should be committed to compassionate care and possess strong communication skills. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will make a significant impact on patient well-being. This part-time position offers flexible evening and night shifts, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to balance work and personal commitments.

Qualifications

• Experience in a hospital setting preferred but not mandatory.
• Active CNA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Providing physical care to patients and performing technical skills.
• Documenting all relevant data into the computer system.
• Ensuring patient comfort and safety.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Technical Skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer System for Documentation

Job description

This job posting is no longer active.

Location: Norwalk, CT, United States
Salary Range: $16.50 - $27.67 per hour
Work Type: Part-Time
Standard Hours: 32
FTE: Non-Exempt
Work Schedule: Evening/Night shifts
Work Shift: Four 8-hour shifts rotating between evening and night
Date Posted: May 5, 2025

About Us

Nuvance Health, serving from New York’s Hudson Valley to western Connecticut, employs over 15,000 caregivers across hospitals, outpatient clinics, home care, and telehealth. We are committed to compassionate, innovative healthcare guided by our core values: personal, imaginative, agile, and connected.

Job Description

This position involves providing assistance with patient care activities and unit tasks under the supervision of licensed staff and the manager. The role includes:

1. Providing physical care to patients and performing technical skills such as point of care testing.
2. Implementing nursing orders accurately and understanding their purposes.
3. Following policies for patient care activities and equipment use.
4. Ensuring patient comfort and safety through positioning, bathing, linens, and personal articles.
5. Monitoring safety measures like side rails, restraints, alarms, and hourly rounding.
6. Documenting all relevant data into the computer system.
7. Communicating patient observations to the healthcare team.
8. Providing age-appropriate care, demonstrating knowledge of growth and development.
9. Reporting changes in patient condition or behavior promptly.
10. Prioritizing patient care activities effectively and exercising good judgment.
11. Collaborating with healthcare team members, patients, and families.
12. Maintaining a safe, clean, and stocked work environment.
13. Serving as a Safety Attendant/Patient Sitter when required, ensuring patient safety.
14. Attending staff meetings and reviewing meeting minutes.
15. Maintaining Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
16. Fulfilling all compliance responsibilities and performing additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent required. Experience in a hospital setting is preferred but not mandatory. Active CNA certification is preferred. BLS/CPR certification must be obtained within 90 days of employment or upon completing orientation.

Working Conditions

Physical effort is very heavy; may exert up to 50 lbs. of force. Work environment may include exposure to dirt, odors, noise, and human waste.

Additional Information

Company: Norwalk Hospital Association

Organizational Unit: 362

Exempt Status: No

Hourly Salary Range: $16.50 - $27.67

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer, evaluating applicants without discrimination based on protected classifications. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities. For accommodation requests, contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330.