Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

CHANGE INCORPORATED•Middletown, CT

10d•$22 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

As a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), your primary purpose is to provide compassionate, personalized care that promotes independence, safety, and well-being for our clients in their own homes. You will play a vital role in enhancing quality of life by delivering respectful assistance with daily activities, fostering meaningful connections, and supporting their physical and emotional needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Active CNA certification in Connecticut or eligibility to transfer to Connecticut
Ability to follow care plans, prioritize tasks, and work effectively in a team environment
Physical stamina to lift and assist individuals safely (25+ lbs) and perform duties during long shifts.

Responsibilities

Performing meal planning and preparation, shopping, housekeeping (e.g., changing linens, washing dishes, vacuuming/ dusting, laundry, mending clothing repairs), basic household tasks (e.g., regulating home temperature, storing food appropriately, resolving issues about bill paying).
Assisting with dressing, personal grooming, bathing, and hygiene.
Ensuring appropriate use of emergency medical services.
Assisting or cueing the participant to engage in family, social, and recreational activities.
Assisting or cueing the participant in the appropriate use of natural community supports (e.g., social clubs, faith-based supports).
Assisting or cueing the participant in the appropriate use of routine medical/ dental services.
Assisting or cueing the participant in the use of medications as prescribed, including self-administration of medications.
Assisting or cueing the participant in healthy habits (e.g., healthy diet, exercise, and behaviors designed to alleviate stress).
Assisting or cueing the participant in the fulfillment of personal commitments, and adherence to scheduled appointments/ meetings (e.g., clinical, vocational, educational, and judicial/court).
Providing supportive and compassionate emotional support to individuals and their families.
Supporting mobility efforts, including transferring patients between beds, wheelchairs, and other locations.
Establishing and maintaining a helpful, supportive, companionship relationship with the participant that involves escorting to appointments, reading, and engaging in recreational activities.
Performing other activities directed at restoring participant functioning, and achieving independent participation in social, interpersonal, family, or community activities and full community re-integration and independence.