Certified Nursing Assistant PRN

Elara Caring; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PRN Scheduling

One-on-One Patient Care

Career Growth Opportunities

Supportive Team Environment

Purpose-Driven Work

Job summary

Elara Caring is hiring Certified Nursing Assistants for PRN, home-based care in the New Haven area. You will provide one-on-one patient care, assist with daily activities, and help maintain a safe home environment while supporting independence and comfort for clients at home.

Ideal candidates are actively certified in CT, reliable, with strong communication skills and a compassionate approach. The role offers flexible hours and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives.

Qualifications

• Active CNA certification in CT or applicable state.
• Passion for providing high-quality patient care.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive attitude and dependable work ethic.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel within the service area.
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and assist with positioning or transferring patients (up to 50 lbs).

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal care needs (bathing, grooming, dressing, mobility).
• Maintain a safe, comfortable home environment for patients.
• Observe and report changes in patient conditions to the care team.
• Provide compassionate companionship and emotional support.
• Help patients maintain independence and improve quality of life.

Skills

Active CNA certification

Compassionate patient care

Strong communication

Dependable work ethic

Willingness to travel

Education

CNA certification

Job description

At Elara Caring, we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here, each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals, providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place.

Job Description: ID# JR-136157 Certified Nurses Aide - Homecare Must be certified and active with the CT Nurse Aide Registry Enjoy not working with a whole wing of facility clients! Enjoy flexibility with your schedule not working long facility shifts! Work is available in the New Haven area (if this area isn't near you, ask what is close to your home) Join a caring and supportive team, help keep clients home where them most want to be! Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – PRN

At Elara Caring, we believe the best place for care is where patients feel most comfortable: their home. Every day, our team of compassionate healthcare professionals helps patients maintain their independence, dignity, and quality of life. If you're a caring, dependable CNA looking for flexibility and meaningful one-on-one patient care, we'd love to meet you.

Why Choose Elara Caring?

• Flexible PRN Scheduling – Create a schedule that works with your lifestyle.
• One-on-One Patient Care – Build meaningful relationships while providing personalized care in the comfort of patients' homes.
• Career Growth Opportunities – Advance your healthcare career with ongoing training, mentorship, and development opportunities.
• Supportive Team Environment – Join a collaborative team that values your contributions and supports your success.
• Purpose-Driven Work – Make a direct impact on the lives of patients and their families every day.

What You'll Do

• Assist patients with personal care needs, including bathing, grooming, dressing, and mobility.
• Support patients in maintaining a safe, comfortable home environment.
• Observe and report changes in patient conditions to the care team.
• Provide compassionate companionship and emotional support.
• Help patients maintain independence and improve their quality of life.

Requirements

• Active CNA certification in the state of employment
• Passion for providing high-quality patient care
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Positive attitude and dependable work ethic
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel within the service area
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment

Ideal For

• CNAs seeking supplemental income
• Healthcare professionals looking for flexible hours
• Caregivers who enjoy building meaningful patient relationships
• CNAs wanting to transition from facility-based care to one-on-one home care

The base salary for this position is $19.00 to $20.00 per hour, based on the company’s good faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual pay will be determined based on factors such as education, experience, skills, and internal equity. This role may also be eligible for additional compensation, which could include performance-based bonuses, commissions, on-call pay, or other incentive earnings. These components are not guaranteed and depend on individual and/or team performance. Full compensation details, including total rewards and applicable benefits, will be discussed during the interview process.

Join Our Team

At Elara Caring, you're more than a caregiver—you're a vital part of a team dedicated to helping patients live safely and comfortably at home. If you're ready to make a difference one patient, one visit, and one day at a time.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [e-mail].

Pay & Benefit Information:

Compensation for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, skills, competencies, and relevant experience. Elara offers a broad range of benefits. Learn more at https://careers.elara.com/us/en/benefits

EVerify:

Elara Caring participates in E-Verify after a job offer is accepted and Form I-9 completed.

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Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.