Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)/ Home Health Aid (HHA)

Trinity Health At Home; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Trinity Health Of New England At Home is seeking a dedicated Certified Nurse Assistant to join our home health team in the Hartford area. The role follows physician orders, supports RN-directed care plans, and delivers compassionate in-home care to patients.

Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, household tasks, monitoring vitals, and supporting therapeutic activities under RN supervision. A CT CNA certification and reliable transportation are required for daily home visits.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Active CT CNA certification in good standing.
• Completion of federally compliant training program and successful completion of a competency evaluation program.
• Documentation of one year’s employment as an aide in an institution, home care, or hospice setting.
• Must have current Driver’s license and reliable transportation to and from work site.

Responsibilities

• Follows care plan developed by RN.
• Reports client changes in condition to RN, as described on care plan.
• Assists clients with personal care activities including bathing, mouth care, denture care, skin care, grooming, bathroom privileges, transferring, ambulation, and dressing and undressing activities.
• Assists clients with household tasks including planning and preparing meals, feeding, light housekeeping, changing linens, making bed, and laundering clothes and bedding.
• Measures and records client’s vital signs as ordered.
• Performs range of motion and other simple procedures as an extension of therapy services as assigned.
• Assists clients in self-administration of medication under RN supervision.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Employment Type:Full timeShift:Day ShiftDescription:

Schedule:Full-time, Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm,No Weekends or Holidays!

Coverage Region: Hartford Area

Incentive: $5,000 Sign on bonus paid over two years

Must be a Certified Nurse Assistant in the state of Connecticut

Position Purpose:

Our home health aides provide paraprofessional services to our patients in their homes, following physician orders and in compliance with the state's Nurse Practice Act, any applicable licensure/certification requirements and our policies and procedures.

What You Will Do:

• Follows care plan developed by RN.




• Reports client changes in condition to RN, as described on care plan.




• Assists clients with personal care activities including bathing, mouth care, denture care, skin care, grooming, bathroom privileges, transferring, ambulation, and dressing and undressing activities.




• Assists clients with household tasks including, planning and preparing meals, feeding, light housekeeping, changing linens, making bed, and laundering clothes and bedding.




• Measures and records client’s oral, rectal and axillary temperatures, pulse respiration and blood pressure as ordered.




• Performs range of motion and other simple procedures as an extension of therapy services as assigned.




• Assists clients in self-administration of medication. This procedure must be assigned by an RN and documented in the clinical record. The Home Health / Hospice Aide shall not administer medication of any kind.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED required.




• Active CT, CNA certification in good standing




• Completion of federally compliant training program as required by law/regulation and successful completion of a competency evaluation program.




• Documentation of one year’s employment as an aide in an insti tution, home care, or hospice setting.




• Must have current Driver’s license and reliable transportation to and from work site.

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Mileage reimbursement




• Medical, dental and vision insurance - day one benefits




• Short and long-term disability




• 403b with matching contribution




• Generous paid time off PLUS 7 paid holidays




• Comprehensive orientation




• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 a year

Ministry/Facility Information:

Trinity Health Of New England At Home provides compassionate, exceptional care where people are most comfortable: at home. We are the area's most comprehensive home care provider with trusted quality of care. With new strategy, vision and technology, we are growing and shaping the future of healthcare!

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.