23151127
Hartford Hospital
Hartford, CT
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Description
Job Schedule: Part TimeWork where every moment matters.
Every day, over 30,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.
Join us at Hartford Hospital as we live our values every day. As part of Hartford HealthCare we create a better future for healthcare in Connecticut and beyond. By embodying these values, we have become nationally respected for patient care and most trusted for personalized coordinated care. Join our team on our new, state of the art, Inpatient Rehab Unit!
Don’t miss the opportunity to be a part of our Inpatient Rehab Unit within Hartford Hospital. All 26 beds are in private inpatient rooms giving our patients access to ongoing acute medical management, 24 hour rehabilitative nursing care and the latest rehab techniques. Our dedication to delivering personalized coordinated care coupled with the healing environment offered by this new unit will shorten length of stay and allow our patients a quicker and healthier return to home.
Job Summary
Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Patient Care Associate performs delegated functions as a member of a patient care team to provide a variety of services. These activities contribute to meeting the health care, safety and comfort needs of patients, and are performed in accordance with all existing regulatory and hospital standards, policies and procedures. Reports to Unit Manager.
Qualifications
REQUIRED:
CPR validation within 3 months of hire
Demonstrated ability to read, write, and speak English, and perform basic Mathematics
Ability to perform physical effort as specified by position physical requirements and occupational exposure form.
PREFERRED:
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Completion or pursuit of education in a related health field (I.E. medical assistant program, EMT certification, nursing, etc.)
Specific experience as designated by work area may be required
Previous patient care experience, preferably in a hospital or acute-care setting
Demonstrated competencies in a related health field at Hartford Hospital
Specific certification as designated by work area may be required
Certification as a nursing assistant (CNA) or Patient Care Technician (PCT)
We take great care of careers.
With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.