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. CNAs may be floated to all inpatient units except for NICU & Nursery. May be floated to the Emergency Dept, Labor & Delivery, and Psych units in a sitter capacity only. Float CNAs will also function as a NOVA monitoring tech at least once per week. 

This is a Full-time position. 3 shifts/week with rotating weekends, 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. 

• BLS, Heart Saver, or equivalent.  
• One year of CNA experience in a hospital setting preferred.