Clinical Assistant (CNA) - Full time

Job Description

Stamford Hospital is seeking a Clinical Assistant- CNA to join our team!

The CNA will serve as a first line of action by communicating with patients via two-way audio to prevent unsafe behaviors and conditions. This position creates a relationship with the patient to enhance care and communication, and to streamline that care process wherever possible. Utilizes the appropriate resources to plan and provide services that are safe, effective and financially responsible.

Mobility is necessary to provide patient care. Physical effort is required to assist patients with transfer and ambulation, which may involve lifting, pushing and pulling patients. Hearing within normal range is necessary in order to properly conduct assessments. Must be able to endure prolonged periods of standing and walking.

Available Hours : Full-time (three 12-hour shifts / week, rotating weekends)

Available Shifts : Day (7am - 7 : 30pm) and Night (7pm - 7 : 30am)

Available Units : General Surgery, Medicine, and Float Pool

Requirements :

1) High school diploma, GED or equivalent.

2) Must have one of the following :

• Active CT CNA License
• Enrolled in an accredited nursing program (having completed core nursing curriculum for ADLs' as part of clinical rotations)
• A graduate of a foreign nursing program
• A graduate of an accredited nursing program, having failed board licensure (2 chances)

3) BLS, Heart Saver or equivalent required

About Stamford Health

Stamford Health is a non-profit independent healthcare system with more than 3,500 employees committed to compassionately caring for the community and offering a wide-range of high-quality health and wellness services. Patients and their families can rely on comprehensive person-centered care through the system's 305-bed Stamford Hospital; Stamford Health Medical Group, with more than 30 offices in lower Fairfield County offering primary and specialty care; a growing number of ambulatory locations across the region; and support through the Stamford Hospital Foundation. Stamford Health is also a major teaching affiliate of the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dedicated to being the community's most trusted healthcare partner, Stamford Health puts patients first to build long-lasting relationships. For more information, visit StamfordHealth.org. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter, YouTube, and Linked In.

PERKS :

As a Certified Great Place to Work organization, Stamford Health understands what it takes to attract talent in order to improve our workforce and support our mission, to that end we offer :

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