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Patient Care Technician/Certified Nursing Assistant- 32 hours Days - Neuro/Spinal Cord Injury Specialty Unit - Lyman 2
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What they do
A Nursing Assistant provides hospital and nursing home patients with basic care and assists them with daily activities. Helps patients with dressing, washing, and feeding. May perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require completion of a regional agency-approved training program in order to obtain a certification before practicing.
$41,666 / year median in Connecticut
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Embark on a rewarding career as a Patient Care Technician (PCT) at Gaylord Specialty Healthcare, recognized as a top workplace in 2021, 2022, and 2023. The collaborative atmosphere and the PCT Career Ladder program contribute to professional development and career advancement. Enjoy a competitive compensation package and generous benefits, including substantial paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and a student loan forgiveness program. Join our dedicated team committed to enhancing health, maximizing function, and transforming lives at Gaylord. The Patient Care Technician (PCT/CNA) performs a variety of patient care activities at Gaylord hospital. Working under the direction the RN, the PCT's have valuable exposure to a wide variety of patient populations and skills while working in a warm and friendly atmosphere with supportive, interdisciplinary teams. With an average patient length of stay 25
•30 days, the PCT is able to develop strong relationships and play a key role in the recovery of our patients.
Requirements:
H.S. Diploma or GED required CNA, CPCT, CEMT, CMA or RMA required or equivalent Training Program Patient care experience preferred American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) CPR Certification required prior to hire
WORK SCHEDULE
Day Shift (7am
•3:30pm), 32 hours a week, every other weekend/holiday rotation Gaylord nursing units offer a variety of skills such as:
Milne Units:
Step down/progressive care unit of level of care includes: Continuous telemetry monitoring Ventilator support and weaning LVAD patient population Heart Transplant population Lyman 1 & Hooker 1: Medical Units offer skills such as: Stroke Complex wounds Telemetry Pulmonary care Lyman 2 & Hooker 2: Specialty Units are CARF Accredited with a focused patient population: Traumatic Brain Injury Stroke Spinal cord Injury
BENEFITS TO WORKING AT GAYLORD INCLUDE
Voted top 100 workplaces in CT in 2021, 2022, and 2023! Competitive rate of pay & benefit packages State of the art technology and newly renovated nursing units with ceiling lifts Comprehensive orientation programs PCT Clinical Ladder advancement programs Tuition reimbursement & scholarship opportunities Free parking, beautiful & safe campus Comprehensive benefits package and generous PTO Extensive Reward & Recognition Programs Collaborative and supportive work environment Office of Integrative Medicine offerings to support our employees & patients
APPLY NOW & JOIN OUR DYNAMIC TEAM OF CAREGIVERS!
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