Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA

Vinfen

. Provide direct service and daily routine and episodic nursing aide care in a clinically intensive, trauma-informed program .

Posted 9/25/2026part-timeHartford • Connecticut • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide direct service and daily routine and episodic nursing aide care in a clinically intensive, trauma-informed program
Support self-administration of medications according to DMHAS and Vinfen policies and procedures
Assist individuals with activities of daily living, including vital signs, laundry, toileting, showering, dressing, shaving, wound care, foot care, skin checks, and passive range-of-motion exercises
Monitor individuals for changes in physical, mental, or emotional status
Provide for nutritional needs
Transport, assist, and accompany individuals to medical, dental, and other appointments
Maintain safe, clean, welcoming, respectful, and compliant living and common areas
Document nursing care, services, daily shift notes, and TCM notes; maintain accurate medical records and confidential files
Complete incident reporting and medication-error documentation
Communicate changes in client status to managers, administrators, colleagues, families, guardians, and other staff
Safely use and maintain wheelchairs, walkers, Hoyer lifts, glucometers, nebulizers, oxygen, and other medical equipment and supplies
Provide opportunities for participation in home, program, and community events
Encourage and respect individuals' preferences and choices; advocate for individuals served
Develop relationships with individuals served, families, guardians, and other significant contacts
Liaise and collaborate with Vinfen departments, outside agencies, and community providers
Attend and participate in staff meetings, trainings, and community meetings
Act as a positive role model
Assist with orientation of new staff
Adhere to Vinfen policies and procedures and perform related duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

Prior experience as a CNA, preferably with people with complex mental health needs
High school diploma or equivalent required
CNA certification in the state of Connecticut required
CPR within 2 weeks of hire
First Aid within 2 weeks of hire
MAP within 150 days of hire
CPI within 60 days of hire
Valid driver's license required
If using a personal vehicle, adequate insurance and a safe driving record required
At least 21 years of age
Valid US driver's license held for at least six months
Ability to pass a driver's screening background check
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb, sit, reach, climb stairs, and maneuver through narrow spaces or hallways
Ability to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques or a two-person lift
Ability to operate a computer, calculator, copier, and printer
Ability to assist clients with activities of daily living
Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with clients, staff, and external representatives
Required close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, plus ability to adjust focus
Skills and competencies of a CNA
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with colleagues
Ability to accurately communicate verbally and document nursing care
Sensitivity to cultural, religious, ethnic, disability, and gender issues
Knowledge of human, legal, civil rights, community, and other resources
Knowledge of empowerment and self-advocacy techniques
Knowledge of teaching modalities
Ability to balance competing priorities and make independent judgments and decisions
Ability to work in a professional and confidential capacity
Knowledge of personal computer applications and equipment

Benefits

Comp & perks

A fully funded 401(a), employer-sponsored retirement plan requiring no employee contribution
Employee-funded 403(b) plan
Medical, dental, and vision plans for employees scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more
Employer contribution toward the cost of medical insurance
Employer-paid life, accidental death and dismemberment, and long-term disability insurance
Employer-paid short-term disability insurance for qualifying employees
Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts for health and dependent care
Voluntary term life, whole life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
Generous paid time off for employees scheduled to work 20 hours or more per week