Patient Care Technician 1 Per Diem Norwalk Float in Norwalk, CT, United States
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Patient Care Technician 1 Per Diem Norwalk Float
Location: Norwalk, CT, United States
Salary Range: -
Work Type: Per Diem
Standard Hours: 0.0
FTE: Non-Exempt
Work Schedule: Day/Eve 8
Work Shift: 7A-3:30PM, 3PM-11:30PM
Date Posted: Apr 10, 2026
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Nuvance Health extends from New York's Hudson Valley to western Connecticut. Our team of more than 15,000 caregivers delivers compassionate care through seven community hospitals, primary care and specialty practice locations, outpatient settings, home care services and telehealth visits. With strong hearts and open minds, we're pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. As we journey forward, we are guided by our values: personal, imaginative, agile and connected. Our curiosity is opening new pathways and creating new advancements in healthcare for all.
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At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+ strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what's possible for you and your career.
Norwalk Hospital is a 366-bed academic and community medical center serving Fairfield County, Connecticut, and the surrounding New York Metro area. We are a Level II Trauma Center and Joint Replacement Center of Excellence, and we provide advanced cancer, heart, and neuroscience care.
Our accolades include the following:
At Norwalk Hospital, we prioritize the health and well-being of our team, fostering a friendly and supportive culture where collaboration and compassion are at the heart of what we do. From the moment you step through our doors, you'll experience a sense of community that makes our hospital a truly special place to work. Our employees feel a deep connection here because we're not just part of the community - we are its center.
Summary:
Provides assistance with patient care activities and other unit tasks under the general supervision of licensed professional staff and as directed by the manager.
Responsibilities:
Provides physical care to assigned patients and performs technical skills such as point of care (POC) testing.
Implements nursing orders promptly and adequately with an understanding of the purpose of each.
Follows policy and procedure for assigned patient care activities, including unit specific equipment &
Provides patient comfort by positioning, extra bathing, straightening linens, putting personal articles within
reach with courtesy and responsiveness.
hourly rounding).
Enters all data into the computer system as applicable.
Communicates all patient and visitor information & observations to the appropriate person.
Provides care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit. Demonstrates knowledge of
the principles of growth and development over the life span.
conditions or reactions to the nurse in charge.
good judgement in setting priorities for activities.
Uses effective working relationships with all health care team members, patients, and significant others.
Maintains a safe and orderly work environment & a clean, well stocked work area. Assists with maintaining
unit equipment.
WCHN standards of service excellence.
Attends staff meetings. Reads/signs 100% of meeting minutes.
Maintains competency for Basic Life Support certification.
Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Other Information:
This position requires a minimum formal education of High School Diploma and minimum of zero to six months
job-related experience.
High school diploma or equivalent is required. Experience in a hospital environment is preferred but not required.
Active CNA certification is preferred. BLS/CPR required within 90 days of start date or upon completion of
orientation process (before being released from orientation and functioning independently) whichever comes first.
Company: Norwalk Hospital Association
Org Unit: 379
Department: Nursing Float Pool
Exempt: No
Salary Range: $19.00 - $26.50 Hourly
With strong hearts and open minds, we're pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors, working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities, advance your career with Nuvance Health!
Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
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