24162980
St. Vincent's Medical Center
Bridgeport, CT
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Description
Job Schedule: Per DiemWork where every moment matters.
Every day, almost 30,000 Hartford HealthCare employees 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.
St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport has more than 3,200 employees. It includes a 473-bed community teaching hospital, a 76-bed inpatient psychiatric facility in Westport, a large multispecialty provider group, and special needs services for adults and children. St. Vincent’s is the first hospital in Fairfield County to be integrated into the Hartford HealthCare network, and is the system’s second-largest hospital.
*This position is grant-funded through June 2025 and a fantastic Per Diem opportunity for someone looking to accrue hours towards their Community Health Worker (CHW) licensure!
Project Overview:
In this project, you'll be joining a dedicated team focused on providing compassionate care patients with diabetes living in Bridgeport who have chosen to participate. Together, we aim to make a positive impact by offering interventions that provide access to healthy foods, extended time with registered dietitians for personalized nutrition, exercise, and culinary guidance, as well as increased support from Community Health Workers. Additionally, we offer motivational interviewing and training to help patients stay engaged and empowered in their health journey.
The community health workers will:
****Please include all Community Health Worker experience, paid or unpaid, in your resume****
Qualifications
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