CNA - Float Pool (Day and Night Shift Available)

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:
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Competitive salary
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Comprehensive, low-cost health insurance plans available day one
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Wellness programs
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Tax-deferred annuity and (403b) pension plan
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Tuition reimbursement
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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 AM - 7:30 PM (day shift) or 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM (night shift).
Responsibilities:
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Provides direct patient care to a select group of patients and advocates on their behalf. Includes:
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Bathing, dressing/undressing, toileting (bed pans, urinals), oral care, grooming, and shaving as directed by licensed nurse.
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Taking vitals, intake, and output as directed (Blood glucose monitoring, EKG).
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Feeding, collecting and providing food as guided by licensed nurse.
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Changing linens and tidying room.
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Directing visitors as needed.
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Observing &/or remote video monitoring as needed.
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Assisting with ambulation, turning, and positioning of patient.
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Provides assistance with adjunct therapies such as enemas, heat packs, ice packs, and sitz baths as needed.
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Phlebotomizes as directed and to policy.
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Assesses patients physical and psychosocial condition, with reports to licensed nurse.
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Supports and promotes hospital-wide and unit-specific goals (e.g. Planetree, Magnet, hourly rounding, etc.)
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Practices and promotes patient safety and quality of care with continual communication with licensed nurse.
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Documents pertinent information, observations, and other aspects of patient care clearly, concisely, and in a timely manner.
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Educate patients and family as needed.
Qualifications:
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Minimum of High School diploma, GED or equivalent
required.
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Must
have one of the following upon hire:
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Active CT CNA license
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Enrolled in an accredited nursing program having completed core nursing curriculum for ADLs as part of clinical rotations
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Graduate of a foreign nursing program
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Graduate of an accredited nursing program, having failed board licensure (2 chances)
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BLS, Heart Saver, or equivalent required.
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One year of CNA experience preferred.