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Nursing Jobs in Plainville, CT

Home Care Aide

Brookdale Senior Living West Hartford, CT

Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity Are you looking for a career helping seniors with a one on one assignment? Are you searching for a second job and/or flexible scheduling? Your search is over- A Private Duty Caregiver career with Brookdale at Home is the Job for you! Most of Brookdale’s Private Duty Agency offices are located within a Brookdale Senior Living Community. Full-time; Part-time and PRN positions available. Same day interviews available! One on One companionship Non-Medical Hands on Care; including dressing, bathing, grooming, personal care and assistance with transfers Housekeeping and Laundry Pet Care Transportation to Doctor’s appointments and other errands Medication Reminders Make Lives Better Including Your Own. If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! You’ll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness. Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status. Part and Full Time Benefits Eligibility Medical, Dental, Vision insurance 401(k) Associate assistance program Employee discounts Referral program Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA) Optional voluntary benefits including ID theft protection and pet insurance Full Time Only Benefits Eligibility Paid Time Off Paid holidays Company provided life insurance Adoption benefit Disability (short and long term) Flexible Spending Accounts Health Savings Account Optional life and dependent life insurance Optional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity Insurance, and legal plan Tuition reimbursement Base pay in range will be determined by applicant’s skills and experience. Temporary associates are not benefits eligible but may participate in the company’s 401(k) program. Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply. To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen, Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year. The application window is anticipated to close within 30 days of the date of the posting. Have a passion for helping people? Whether you are starting your career or a seasoned caregiver, such as an RN or CNA, or you simply have the heart for helping people, then Brookdale’s caregiver job is for you. Our seniors are looking for trusted companions and friends who bring a passion for helping others. Our caregivers share warm smiles while helping seniors enjoy their daily routines and live life to the fullest. Become part of our family, grow your skills and career, and have the satisfaction of helping make seniors' lives brighter every day. What it takes to be a Caregiver at Brookdale: Our caregivers provide direct care to residents, recognize individual needs, encourage independence and treat each senior with respect and dignity. You will nurture a home-like setting the community and assist our seniors with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming and other personal care needs. Our caregivers also help residents with vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, mopping and dishes. Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

Surgical Tech

3 weeks ago

Surgical Technologist - Main Operating Room - 36hr

Connecticut Children's Hartford, CT

A Surgical Technologist at this level is new to the role of a Surg Tech and requires training in order to be fully proficient in all required surgeries on infants and pediatric patients. The Surgical Technologist I provides assistance during surgical procedures by passing sterile instruments to the surgeon. As directed by the surgeon, may hold retractors, sponge or suction operative site, and apply electrocautery within the surgical technologist’s scope of practice. Performs routine and delegated duties before, during and after surgery according to Connecticut Children’s standards, policies and procedures. This includes scrubbing and other related duties under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse to maintain sterility during surgical procedures. Preoperative-20%: Assists Registered Nurse in gathering appropriate supplies for cases. Assists team members to place and position patients on the Operating Room table. Identifies specific care needs as related to the patient’s age group and size. Includes but not limited to: instruments, bed size/type. Places equipment and supplies in the operating room and arranges instruments, according to instructions. Intraoperative-60%: Distinguishes between core and specialty cases in each service. Identifies core cases for assigned services and performs first scrub role, directly assisting the surgeon by passing sterile instruments and supplies at the sterile field. Performs duties associated with the second scrub role, including but not limited to: holding retractors, sponging or suctioning operative site, applying electrocautery within the surgical technologist’s scope of practice, as directed by the surgeon. Predicts and anticipates surgeon’s requests based on knowledge of the case Aids OR team members to don gown and gloves. May assist with doffing as needed. Follows all safety policie Ensures a sterile and organized environment by using principles of good aseptic technique Collaborates with circulating RN to correctly account for countable items at the sterile field according to policy and procedure. Responsible for mixing, labeling and dispensing drugs and solutions to surgeon from the sterile field. Assures and maintains supply of fluids, solutions and drugs. Postoperative-10%: Prepares and applies dressings to surgical sites post-surgery. Washes and sterilizes equipment when necessary following manufacturer’s recommended instructions according to AAMI standards. Returns unused sterile supplies and ensures equipment is in the correct location. Restocks room supplies as needed. Prepares for cases for the following day. Assists with preparation, maintenance and after-care of supplies, equipment, and facilities with the OR. Check stock: instrument, sutures, supply expiration dates, working order, stock integrity. -10% Performs other job-related duties as assigned Education and/or Experience Required: Education: High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent Graduate of a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs (CAAHEP) accredited Surgical Technology Program. Education and/or Experience Preferred: Experience: Prior Surgical Technician experience and/or healthcare experience. License and/or Certification Required: Certification as Certified Surgical Technologist through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assistants within 6 months of start date in job. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR in adult, child & infant. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Maintains confidentiality and acts in ethical manner. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written. Good listening skills. Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies within a diverse community. Demonstrates cultural sensitivity in all interactions with patients/families and coworkers. Solid conflict resolution, team building, problem solving and decision-making skills. Effectively works individually and within teams. Comfortable working under pressure. Strong attention to detail. Manual dexterity, able to use hands with precision. Ability to anticipate needs of surgeon. Acts in a professional capacity and serves as a role model.