CNA Resident Care Associate

Hartford HealthCare; Plantsville (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare's Mulberry Gardens in Plantsville is seeking a compassionate Certified Nurse Aide. You will provide routine nursing care to residents, follow established care procedures, and assist with mobility and daily activities in a supportive assisted living setting.

This role requires CT CNA licensure, English proficiency, and the ability to handle emotional situations with residents and their families. Shift is 2:30 pm–11:00 pm, with every-other-weekend coverage.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) license registered in CT.
• Must read, write and understand English.
• Ability to make independent decisions when needed.
• Demonstrate tact when interacting with residents, families, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine daily nursing care to assigned residents.
• Adhere to established nursing care procedures and supervisor instructions.
• Assist in resident mobility, personal care, and daily activities.
• Respond to residents' needs promptly and compassionately.
• Assist in emergency evacuations and safety drills as required.

Skills

Licensed CNA

English proficiency

Emotional resilience

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Education

CT CNA license

CT registration

Job description

Location Detail: 58 Mulberry Street Plantsville (10122)

Shift Detail: 2:30 pm - 11:00 pm. Includes every other weekend requirement

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, over 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

At Mulberry Gardens, our assisted living community offers supportive living environments as well as specialized care for those with early memory loss. Our goal is to provide all residents with the very best quality of life – we offer assisted living and adult day care programs so residents can live their lives to the fullest.

The primary purpose of your job position is to provide your assigned residents with routine daily nursing care in accordance with our established nursing care procedures, and as may be directed by your supervisors.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Certified Nurse Aide and registered in accordance with laws of this state.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must be a minimum of sixteen (16) years of age.
• Must possess the ability and willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel.
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
• Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.
• Must be able to relate information concerning a resident's condition.
• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies.
• Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.
• Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the facility.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, and move a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.