Patient Care Technician (p/t) - Nights

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

Job summary

Norwalk Hospital is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care under supervision, supporting licensed staff on the Ortho/Neuro unit. The role focuses on safety, comfort, and accurate documentation, with opportunities to enhance skills in POC testing and patient observation.

Active CNA certification is preferred; BLS/CPR is required within 90 days of starting orientation. The position offers a hands-on environment with a strong commitment to patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CNA certification preferred.
• BLS/CPR certification within 90 days of start date.
• Zero to six months of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical patient care and perform technical skills such as point of care (POC) testing.
• Implement nursing orders promptly with understanding of their purpose.
• Maintain safety and comfort; ensure a clean, well-stocked work area.
• Enter data into the computer system and communicate patient observations to the nurse in charge.
• Provide age-appropriate care and demonstrate growth and development knowledge.
• Attend staff meetings and maintain competency for Basic Life Support.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CNA certification

Job description

Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State's largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better.

Norwalk Hospital is a 366-bed academic and community medical center serving Fairfield County, Connecticut, and the surrounding New York Metro area. We are a Level II Trauma Center and Joint Replacement Center of Excellence, and we provide advanced cancer, heart, and neuroscience care.

Our accolades include the following:

• The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety
• Healthgrades - America’s 50 Best Hospitals
• U.S. News & World Report - high performance in heart failure treatment

At Norwalk Hospital, we prioritize the health and well-being of our team, fostering a friendly and supportive culture where collaboration and compassion are at the heart of what we do. From the moment you step through our doors, you’ll experience a sense of community that makes our hospital a truly special place to work. Our employees feel a deep connection here because we’re not just part of the community - we are its center.

Summary

Provides assistance with patient care activities and other unit tasks under the general 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 adequately with an understanding of the purpose of each.
• 3. Follows policy and procedure for assigned patient care activities, including unit specific equipment
• 4. Provides patient comfort by positioning, extra bathing, straightening linens, putting personal articles within reach with courtesy and responsiveness.
• 5. Provides for patient safety through preventative measures (i.e. side rails, restraints, bed/chair exit alarm, and hourly rounding).
• 6. Enters all data into the computer system as applicable.
• 7. Communicates all patient and visitor information & observations to the appropriate person.
• 8. 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.
• 9. 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.
• 10. Recognizes and responds to priorities in the patient care process. Responds to priorities promptly; exercises good judgement in setting priorities for activities.
• 11. Uses effective working relationships with all health care team members, patients, and significant others.
• 12. Maintains a safe and orderly work environment & a clean, well stocked work area. Assists with maintaining unit equipment.
• 13. Works as a Safety Attendant/Patient Sitter by providing a safe environment to specific patients. Follows WCHN standards of service excellence.
• 14. Attends staff meetings. Reads/signs 100% of meeting minutes.
• 15. Maintains competency for Basic Life Support certification.
• 16. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• 17. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Skills Experience

HS GRAD/EQUIVALENT

Other Information

This position requires a minimum formal education of High School Diploma and minimum of zero to six months job-related experience.

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 upon completion of orientation process (before being released from orientation and functioning independently) whichever comes first.

Working Conditions

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Some occupational risk

Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Company: Norwalk Hospital Association

Org Unit: 397

Department: Ortho/Neuro

Exempt: No

Salary Range

$17.00 - $28.50 Hourly

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