Patient Care Technician – Psych Unit | CNA Preferred

Northwell Health; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Nuvance Health is seeking a patient care assistant on the Danbury Hospital unit to support licensed staff with routine patient care activities, perform basic nursing tasks, and document information in the hospital system. The role emphasizes safety, comfort, and timely communication with the care team.

Minimum education is a high school diploma with zero to six months relevant experience; CNA certification is preferred and BLS/CPR is required within 90 days of start.

Qualifications

• Minimum formal education of High School Diploma.
• Zero to six months job-related experience.
• Active CNA certification preferred.
• BLS/CPR required within 90 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical care to assigned patients and perform basic nursing tasks.
• Implement nursing orders promptly with understanding of purpose.
• Enter data into the hospital computer system accurately and timely.
• Communicate patient information to the nurse in charge and care team.
• Ensure patient safety and comfort, including mobility and daily care.
• Attend staff meetings and read meeting minutes.

Skills

CNA certification

BLS/CPR

Communication skills

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Hospital computer system

Job description

Nuvance Health is seeking a patient care assistant on the Danbury Hospital unit to support licensed staff with routine patient care activities, perform basic nursing tasks, and document information in the hospital system. The role emphasizes safety, comfort, and timely communication with the care team.

Minimum education is a high school diploma with zero to six months relevant experience; CNA certification is preferred and BLS/CPR is required within 90 days of start.