Patient Care Technician/Certified Nursing Assistant-24 hours/Day's- Stepdown/Progressive Care Unit-

Job Description

Job Description

We’re growing with purpose—and adding nurses who want to make an impact!  

Gaylord Specialty Healthcare is a health system dedicated exclusively to medical rehabilitation. We provide inpatient and outpatient care for people at every point in their journey from illness or injury to the most advanced state of recovery they can achieve. Our Mission: To enhance health, maximize function, and transform lives. Our values: Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. These values guide us in providing quality patient care and transforming the lives of our patients.

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.

Qualifications:

• 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: 24 hours/week, day shift (7:00 am-3:30 pm ), 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!
• Certified Great Place to Work 2024 and 2025!
• 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!  

We Are An Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/D/V