Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)/Home Health Aide

Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)/Home Health Aide

Location: Waterbury Region

Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8am - 5pm

Status: Full Time

Sign on Bonus $5,000

Must be a Certified Nurse Assistant in the state of Connecticut.

Trinity Health Of New England At Home is a national home care, palliative care, and hospice organization. We provide comprehensive home care and end-of-life services in the comfort of patients' homes.

We care for patients and their families through skilled nursing, therapy services, medical social work, hospice care, and bereavement support.

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.

Position Details:

Sign on Bonus: $5,000 paid out over two years.

This position is 100% home care assignments working with hospice patients.

What you will do:

• Follows the RN-developed care plan and reports any client condition changes.
• Assists with personal care: bathing, grooming, toileting, transferring, walking, and dressing.
• Supports household needs: meal prep, feeding, light cleaning, bed-making, and laundry.
• Takes and records vital signs as ordered.
• Performs simple therapy-assigned exercises (e.g., range of motion).
• Helps clients self-administer medication as assigned by an RN; does not administer medication.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must be a Certified Nurse Assistant in the state of Connecticut.
• 1 year of experience as an aide in an institution, home care, or hospice setting.
• Must be able to function in a practice environment with minimal direct supervision, accepting personal responsibility for maintaining a professional relationship with agency's client and their family.
• Must accept responsibility for maintaining skills, learning and adhering to agencies policies and procedures on an on-going basis.
• Must have current Driver's license and reliable transportation to and from work site.

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefit packages available including 1st Day medical coverage, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) package plus 7 additional paid holidays
• 403B Retirement plan with generous matching contributions
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5250 a year and mileage reimbursement.
• Ability to earn incentives through our Employee Referral program.
• Comprehensive Orientation and professional development opportunities

Ministry/Facility Information

Trinity Health Of New England At Home, a Catholic, Mission-driven, non-profit organization, is affiliated with Johnson Memorial Hospital and is a part of Trinity Health At Home, a National Health Ministry of Trinity Health.

With a strong legacy and a forward-thinking care model, we are shaping the future of healthcare and empowering patients.

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.