Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Job Description

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

Employment Type : Part-time and Full-time

Location : West Hartford, 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)

Vehicle: (Preferred)

License/Certification: Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person