CNA - Float Pool (Full-time Night Shift)

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.