Nurse Assistant; CNA, PCT, PCA, HHA - Special Care Unit

Location Detail: MMH-71 Haynes Street (10627)

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, over 40,000 Hartford Health Care colleagues 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 as a Nurse Assistant.

The Greater Manchester Region has approximately 2,500 employees. It includes Manchester Memorial Hospital, a 249-bed community hospital, Rockville General, a campus of Manchester Memorial Hospital, a 102-bed facility, a large multispecialty provider group and visiting nurse services. The Greater Manchester Region serves a region of 300,000 people in 19 towns.

We are a small community hospital where your voice is heard! We believe in sharing ideas and working with staff to create innovative ideas to improve employee engagement and patient care.

• Generous Vacation that is front loaded based on budgeted hours. Ex. 40 hours/ week = 26 days a year!
• Sick Time on an accrual basis
• 401(k)/Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/Employee Assistance Program/Voluntary Benefit Options
• Tuition Reimbursement- eligible after 3 months of employment!
• Free Parking at all work sites: MMH
  - Employee Parking garage and parking lot, RG
  - Parking lot
• Perk Spots (Discounts at local retailers, restaurants, travel, and childcare centers)
• Career Growth within the organization via career ladders, committee involvement, and more.

The Nurse Aide performs activities which assist the patient in meeting basic human needs and activities of daily living under the direction of the RN or LPN. Performs additional competencies to enhance coordination and collaboration of patient care under the direction of the RN or LPN. Ensures accurate and clear communication to patients, families, and other employees at all times, assisting with other duties as needed to maintain a safe and clean environment.

Maintains an accurate medical record. Reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager.

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Successful completion of certified nursing assistant program is preferred but not required.
• OR
• Active Certified Nurse Assistant certification upon hire.
• Completion of classroom education on Nurse Aide competencies and written verification of such competencies in the clinical area required within the new employee introductory orientation period and maintain clinical competency during employment with ECHN in this role.
• Must have certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support upon hire or receive certification within the new employee introductory orientation period and maintain clinical competency during employment with ECHN in this role.

• Must be able to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Basic Computer skills are necessary.

Disclaimer:
Job descriptions are not intended, nor should they be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and responsibilities of this position. These responsibilities and competencies listed below may change from time to time.