Nurse Assistant (CNA, PCT, PCA, HHA) - Special Care Unit
Company: Manchester Memorial Hospital
Location: Meriden
Posted on: January 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Location Detail: MMH-71 Haynes Street (10627) Work where every
moment matters. Every day, over 40,000 Hartford HealthCare
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. What we offer: •
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. POSITION SUMMARY:
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. Qualifications EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:
• 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. COMPETENCIES: • Must be
able to read and communicate effectively in English. • Basic
Computer skills are necessary. ESSENTIAL DUTIES and
RESPONSIBILITIES: 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. 1. Provides general aspects of patient care that meet
physical and/or psychosocial needs, within the nursing assistant’s
scope of practice. 2. Assists in admission, transfer, and discharge
of patients. 3. Demonstrates ability to communicate to the RN or
LPN any observed changes in patient status and responses. Notifies
appropriate licensed personnel when patient complains of pain. 4.
Collects, reports, and assists in documentation of data. 5.
Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that
optimizes patient safety and promotes positive patient outcomes. 6.
Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function
under stressful situations. 7. Communicates appropriately and
clearly to team leader, coworkers and other members of the health
care team. 8. Performs other duties as assigned, to promote
efficient functioning of the unit. 9. Transports patients safely to
other departments and upon admission and discharge, as necessary.
10. Communicates appropriately and clearly to charge nurse,
coworkers and other members of the health care team. 11. Perform
duties as oriented, including removal of a saline lock, removal of
a Foley catheter, pulse oximetry, emptying a Jackson-Pratt drain,
telemetry application and performing EKGs, disconnect/reconnect
salem sump, glucose meter, measure and record nasogastric drainage
and/or other duties as assigned. We take great care of careers With
locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting
opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part
of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new
technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to
countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving
organization starts with thriving colleagues we provide a
competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance.
Every moment matters. And this is your moment
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