Certified Nursing Assistant

Brighton Hospice; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Actual Work/Life Balance

Competitive Pay

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

401k with employer match and 100% vest

Team-oriented culture

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Brighton Hospice is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to support residents under the Director of CNA Services. You will provide direct patient care, follow care plans, document care, and coordinate with nurses, social workers, chaplains, and volunteers.

This role emphasizes teamwork, ongoing learning, and dependable transportation. The position offers competitive pay, benefits, PTO, and opportunities for advancement within a growing national hospice.

Qualifications

• Commitment to quality of life for patients and families.
• Ability to collaborate daily with nurses, social workers, chaplains, and volunteers.
• Willingness to pursue higher certifications and education.
• Ability to work 1-1 with patients and benefit from team support.
• Reliable transportation with valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
• CNA certification in state(s) of practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident care to assigned residents per assessments and plans.
• Coordinate care with licensed staff and follow nursing policies.
• Adhere to safety guidelines and company procedures.

Skills

Teamwork

Compassion

Independent work

Reliable transportation

Willingness to learn

Drive/license

Resident care

Education

CNA certification

Job description

Why Brighton

At Brighton/Suncrest Hospice our goal is to change the expectation of hospice care in your area by providing exceptional care and service to our patients. This is achieved by allocating the resources to increase our staff to patient ratios, thereby increasing clinical visits while lowering clinician caseloads. We are proud to be a Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP) certified hospice. If you have a commitment to providing the highest quality of care to patients and their families, we would like to hear from you!

Benefits

• Actual Work/Life Balance
• Competitive Pay
• Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k plan with employer match and 100% vesting after 90 days of employment
• A culture with an emphasis on appreciating and valuing the team member
• The opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing national company, with possible position upgrades
• Pay Scale: $21-$25/hour with opportunities for Bonus

Details

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) position works under the direction of the Director of CNA Services (or designee) and is responsible for providing resident care to assigned residents in accordance with resident assessments, care plans and as directed by nursing management. The CNA works with other licensed care staff to coordinate the proper types of care to residents and strictly follows all Company nursing policies and procedures as well as safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to improving quality of life while partnering with our community organizations in patient care
• Ability to work well within a team environment to collaborate daily with nurses, social workers, chaplains, volunteers, and aide leadership
• Eager to gain higher level of opportunities such as certifications and further education
• Work closely with patients on a 1-1 level but get strong support from a patient care team
• Able to work independently and on your own from a day-to-day basis
• Must be willing to drive with reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and auto insurance
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in the state(s) of practice