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Full-Time CNA (Night and Day Shift Available)

Full-Time CNA (Night and Day Shift Available)

Stamford HealthStamford, CT, United States
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Stamford Health, a well-established, award-winning healthcare system with multiple locations in CT, is seeking a CNA to join our float pool team! As a Certified Great Place to Work organization, Stamford Health understands what's needed to attract talent that will improve our workforce and support our mission. To that end, we offer :

  • Competitive salary
  • Comprehensive, low-cost health insurance plans available day one
  • Wellness programs
  • Tax-deferred annuity and (403b) pension plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Free on-site parking

Job Summary :

The CNA will serve as the first line of action by communicating with patients to prevent unsafe behaviors and conditions. This position creates a relationship with the patient to enhance care and communication as well as streamline that care process whenever possible.

This is a Full-time position. 3 shifts / week with rotating weekends, 7 : 00 AM - 7 : 30 PM (day shift) or 7 : 00 PM - 7 : 30 AM (night shift).

Responsibilities :

  • Provides direct patient care to a select group of patients and advocates on their behalf. Includes :

    • Bathing, dressing / undressing, toileting (bed pans, urinals), oral care, grooming, and shaving as directed by licensed nurse.

  • Taking vitals, intake, and output as directed (Blood glucose monitoring, EKG).
  • Feeding, collecting and providing food as guided by licensed nurse.
  • Changing linens and tidying room.
  • Directing visitors as needed.
  • Observing & / or remote video monitoring as needed.
  • Assisting with ambulation, turning, and positioning of patient.
  • Provides assistance with adjunct therapies such as enemas, heat packs, ice packs, and sitz baths as needed.
  • Phlebotomizes as directed and to policy.
  • Assesses patients physical and psychosocial condition, with reports to licensed nurse.
  • Supports and promotes hospital-wide and unit-specific goals (e.g. Planetree, Magnet, hourly rounding, etc.)
  • Practices and promotes patient safety and quality of care with continual communication with licensed nurse.
  • Documents pertinent information, observations, and other aspects of patient care clearly, concisely, and in a timely manner.
  • Educate patients and family as needed.

    • Qualifications :

  • Minimum of High School diploma, GED or equivalent required.
  • Must have one of the following upon hire :

    • Active CT CNA license

  • Enrolled in an accredited nursing program having completed core nursing curriculum for ADLs as part of clinical rotations
  • Graduate of a foreign nursing program
  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program, having failed board licensure (2 chances)
  • BLS, Heart Saver, or equivalent required.
  • One year of CNA experience preferred.
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