CNA / PCA Hourly Caregiver (Weekdays or Weekends)

Assured Quality Homecare - Connecticut • Norwich, CT

6d • $18 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

Assured Quality Homecare (ASQ), a nurse-owned, family-owned agency, is seeking dependable and compassionate CNAs and PCAs to provide hourly, non-live-in care to seniors and individuals who need assistance. Care is provided one-on-one in clients’ homes throughout southeastern and eastern Connecticut, including New London County and surrounding areas. Weekday and weekend shifts are available, with flexible full-time or part-time scheduling and consistent hours.

Care professionals support clients’ safety, independence, and well-being by assisting with personal care, mobility, meals, medication reminders, companionship, and household tasks. They follow individualized care plans, document shifts using a mobile device, and report changes to ASQ’s clinical management team. Selected Connecticut applicants without formal credentials may complete paid PCA training through ASQ’s Empower Training Academy in Norwich before receiving client assignments.

ASQ describes its team as supportive and nurse-led, with management guidance, paid training, and opportunities to develop into advanced care, mentoring, training-assistant, and field leadership roles.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license, reliable personal vehicle, and current auto insurance.
• CNA license from any U.S. state, HHA certification, other recognized professional caregiver training, or completion of ASQ’s Empower Training Academy PCA program for Connecticut applicants.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Basic technology skills to complete shift documentation using a mobile app.
• Ability to work independently, maintain professional boundaries, and adapt calmly to changing client needs.
• Ability to satisfy background check, health screening, and onboarding requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting while preserving dignity and respect.
• Support mobility, safe transfers, walking, and prescribed gentle exercises.
• Prepare nutritious meals, encourage hydration, and perform light housekeeping and laundry.
• Provide timely medication reminders and companionship.
• Follow individualized care plans and maintain accurate daily documentation on a mobile device.
• Observe and promptly communicate physical, mental, or environmental changes to the ASQ clinical management team.
• Maintain confidentiality, professional boundaries, punctuality, and reliable service.

Benefits

• Hourly pay of $18–$23, based on experience, certifications, and client complexity.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Mileage reimbursement and paid travel between eligible shifts.
• Paid vacation.
• 401(k) with company match.
• No-cost supplemental benefits.
• Paid training and ongoing professional development.
• Supportive, nurse-led management guidance.

What This Job Offers

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