Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Emerest Home Care; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid weekly

Flexible schedules

Scrub top

Holiday pay

Caregiver perks

Paid training

401(k)

Health benefits

Job summary

Emerest Home Care Of Connecticut is seeking compassionate caregivers to support elderly or disabled clients in their homes. Roles include hourly and live-in positions with flexible schedules and weekly pay, in-person work in New Haven, CT.

Benefits include training, health coverage options, 401(k), and opportunities for growth within CT's best home care agency, recognized for top pay and client-focused care.

Qualifications

• Home Care: 1 year (Preferred).
• CNA/PCA: 1 year (Preferred).
• License/Certification: Driver's License (Preferred).
• Spanish and English language skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create a supportive, comfortable environment
• Assist with phone calls and correspondence
• Engage in recreational activities and friendly conversation
• Run errands and supervise activities as directed (medication reminders, dressing, etc.)
• Transport clients to doctors, recreation, and activities
• Meal planning, preparation, and shopping
• Light housekeeping (laundry, vacuuming, dusting, changing linens, washing dishes and floors)
• Assist with personal hygiene, dressing, grooming, and daily living activities
• Prepare and serve meals, monitor nutrition, and help with eating/drinking
• Provide medication reminders and assist with medical treatments as prescribed
• Transport clients to appointments and run errands
• Maintain a safe and clean environment
• Keep accurate care records and report changes in client condition
• Offer emotional support and companionship
• Assist with bathing and other activities of daily living
• Escort clients to medical appointments and errands

Job description

Compensation: From $17.50 an hour (*Starting pay rate is for PCA)

Employment Type: Part-time and Full-time

Location: New Haven, CT

Emerest Home Care Of Connecticut - CT’s Best Home Care Agency!

About an Emerest Caregiver:

You’ll provide compassionate and dedicated care to elderly or disabled individuals in their homes, making a meaningful difference in their lives. Emerest has been voted top paying homecare agency 2025, with appreciation events, flexible schedules, and great benefits. We offer hourly and live-in positions that fit YOUR schedule!

Why work for Emerest?

• Paid Weekly (Direct Deposit Available)
• Flexible Schedules (HOURLY & LIVE-IN)
• Official Emerest Scrub Top
• Holiday Pay
• Free Caregiver PERKS Services! (hair and nail salon)
• Paid training
• 401(k)
• Health, Vision, Dental, and Short term disability

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Create a supportive, comfortable environment
• Assist with phone calls and correspondence
• Engage in recreational activities and friendly conversation
• Run errands and supervise activities as directed (medication reminders, dressing, etc.)
• Transport clients to doctors, recreation, and activities
• Meal planning, preparation, and shopping
• Light housekeeping (laundry, vacuuming, dusting, changing linens, washing dishes and floors)

• Assist with personal hygiene, dressing, grooming, and daily living activities
• Prepare and serve meals, monitor nutrition, and help with eating/drinking
• Provide medication reminders and assist with medical treatments as prescribed
• Transport clients to appointments and run errands
• Maintain a safe and clean environment
• Keep accurate care records and report changes in client condition
• Offer emotional support and companionship
• Assist with bathing and other activities of daily living
• Escort clients to medical appointments and errands

Experience:

• Home Care: 1 year (Preferred)
• CNA/PCA: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)
• English (Preferred)

License/Certification: Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person