CNA/Community Health Aide, Elderly Housing

The Mohegan Tribe of Indians Of Connecticut • Montville, CT

15d • Onsite

About The Position

The CNA/Community Health Aide supports residents and community members through a combination of direct assistance, care coordination, resource navigation, and wellness support. This position serves as a trusted link between clients and available healthcare, social service, and community resources, helping individuals overcome barriers to care and maintain independence. Through collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team, the aide promotes health equity, social connectedness, and improved quality of life while ensuring services are delivered with dignity, respect, and cultural sensitivity.

Requirements

• Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in good standing
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Three (3) years of healthcare support experience, including community health centers, outpatient clinics, in home care, and/or home healthcare companion
• One (1) year senior living or retirement community experience, including independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing facilities, or continuing care retirement communities
• Knowledge of Social Drivers of Health (SDoH), community resources, and care coordination principles preferred
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and teamwork skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information and reports
• Ability to lift/move 50 pounds
• Understanding of person-centered and trauma-informed care principles
• Ability to build trusting relationships with clients, families, and community partners
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Ability to support clients with varying levels of physical, cognitive, emotional, and social needs
• Knowledge of appropriate documentation practices and procedures
• Knowledge of community resources and supportive services
• Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team environment
• Commitment to promoting health equity, client advocacy, and providing access to supportive services
• Demonstrated cultural humility and sensitivity when working with diverse populations
• Successful candidate must pass the background check in accordance with the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act (ICPA)
• Valid CPR/AED certification required (or must be obtained within two months of hire)
• Valid ServSafe certification required (or must be obtained within two months of hire)
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• No felony convictions or misdemeanors involving moral turpitude or issues of integrity

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Social Drivers of Health (SDoH), community resources, and care coordination principles

Responsibilities

• Provide direct assistance, care coordination, resource navigation, and wellness support to residents and community members.
• Serve as a link between clients and healthcare, social service, and community resources.
• Help individuals overcome barriers to care and maintain independence.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Promote health equity, social connectedness, and improved quality of life.
• Ensure services are delivered with dignity, respect, and cultural sensitivity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED