Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA

Vinfen

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

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeHartford • Connecticut • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $24 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing direct nursing aide care, including activities of daily living and vital sign monitoring, while ensuring compliance with regulations and maintaining accurate documentation. Possesses strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with clients, families, and healthcare providers.

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CNA CertificationExperience with Complex Mental Health NeedsCPR CertificationFirst Aid CertificationAbility to Assist with Activities of Daily Living

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Hard Skills

Vital Sign MonitoringWound CareMedication AdministrationDocumenting Nursing CareOperating Medical EquipmentAssisting with Personal CareLifting TechniquesComputer ProficiencyCultural SensitivityEmpowerment Techniques

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCollaborationAdvocacyRelationship BuildingSensitivity to Diversity

Tools & Technologies

WheelchairsHoyer LiftsGlucometersNebulizersOxygen Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

CNA Certification in ConnecticutCPR CertificationFirst Aid CertificationMAP CertificationCPI Certification

Industry Keywords

Trauma-Informed CareActivities of Daily LivingRegulation ComplianceMental HealthClient Advocacy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide direct service and daily routine and episodic nursing aide care in a clinically intensive, trauma-informed program
Assist 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
Assist with self-administration of medication according to policies and procedures
Provide for nutritional needs
Transport, assist, and accompany individuals to medical, dental, and other appointments
Maintain safe, clean, welcoming, respectful, and regulation-compliant environments
Document nursing care, services, daily shift notes, TCM notes, and maintain accurate confidential records
Follow incident reporting and medication error procedures
Communicate client status and other information with managers, colleagues, staff, families, guardians, and providers
Safely operate and maintain wheelchairs, Hoyer lifts, walkers, glucometers, nebulizers, oxygen, and other medical equipment
Facilitate participation in home, program, and community events
Encourage and respect individual preferences and choices
Advocate for individuals served
Develop relationships with individuals, families, guardians, and significant others
Collaborate with Vinfen departments, outside agencies, and community providers
Attend and participate in staff, training, and community meetings
Act as a positive role model
Assist with orientation of new staff
Adhere to Vinfen policies and procedures
Perform other related duties as assigned

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 Connecticut required
Valid driver's license required
At least 21 years of age
Valid US driver's license maintained for at least six months
Adequate insurance and safe driving record if using a personal vehicle
Ability to pass a driver's screening background check
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
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, and climb
Ability to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques or a two-person lift
Ability to operate a computer and office equipment
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 and effectively communicate verbally
Ability to accurately and effectively 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
Ability to make independent judgments and decisions
Ability to work professionally and confidentially
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 eligible employees scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more
Employer contribution toward medical insurance
Employer-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Employer-paid Short-Term Disability Insurance for qualifying employees
Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (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