CNA Jobs in Connecticut

A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) plays a vital role in the nursing industry as they provide basic care to patients and assist nurses with medical procedures. CNA's tasks include taking patient's vital signs, helping with daily activities such as eating, bathing and walking, cleaning and sanitizing patient areas, and providing emotional support to patients and their families. Additionally, they assist with procedures like wound care and specimen collection. The role is essential to ensuring the smooth operation of healthcare facilities and enhancing patient satisfaction and care.

To become a CNA, an individual must have a high school diploma or GED, complete a state-approved education program, and pass a competency exam. Essential skills for a CNA include strong interpersonal and communication skills, physical stamina, empathy, and attention to detail. Prior to becoming a CNA, an individual may have had roles such as a Home Health Aide, Personal Care Assistant, or Medical Assistant. These roles provide valuable experience and exposure to the healthcare environment and patient care, offering a solid foundation for a career as a CNA.

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Clerical Nurse Assistant III

  • Manchester, CT
  • 8 days ago
  • Manchester, CT
  • 8 days ago

Performs activities which assist the patient in meeting basic human needs and activities of daily living, providing basic patient care to patients under the direction of the RN or LPN.# Performs...

Nurse Assistant

  • Manchester, CT
  • 22 days ago
  • Manchester, CT
  • 22 days ago

The Nurse Aide performs activities which assist the patient in meeting basic human needs and activities of daily living under the direction of the RN or LPN.# Performs additional competencies to...

CNA (Home Health) - 5k Sign On Bonus

  • Mansfield Center, CT
  • 29 days ago
  • Mansfield Center, CT
  • 29 days ago

EXPERIENCE: Previous experience as CNA/HCA preferred....

Nurses Assistant - 5k Sign On Bonus

  • Manchester, CT
  • 30+ days ago
  • Manchester, CT
  • 30+ days ago

$5,000 SIGN ON BONUS! We are a small community hospital where your voice is heard! We believe in sharing ideas and working with staff to create innovative ideas to improve employee engagement and...

Nurses Aide - 5k Sign On Bonus

  • Manchester, CT
  • 45+ days ago
  • Manchester, CT
  • 45+ days ago

$5,000 SIGN ON BONUS! We are a small community hospital where your voice is heard! We believe in sharing ideas and working with staff to create innovative ideas to improve employee engagement and...

CNA - 5k Sign On Bonus

  • Waterbury, CT
  • 45+ days ago
  • Waterbury, CT
  • 45+ days ago

EXPERIENCE: Previous experience as CNA/HCA preferred....

Nursing Assistant - 5k Sign On Bonus

  • Manchester, CT
  • 45+ days ago
  • Manchester, CT
  • 45+ days ago

$5,000 SIGN ON BONUS! We are a small community hospital where your voice is heard! We believe in sharing ideas and working with staff to create innovative ideas to improve employee engagement and...

Home Health Aide II (Certified Nurse Assistant)

  • Manchester, CT
  • 60+ days ago
  • Manchester, CT
  • 60+ days ago

EXPERIENCE: Previous experience as CNA/HCA preferred....

Certified Nurse Assistant - 5k Sign On Bonus

  • Manchester, CT
  • 90+ days ago
  • Manchester, CT
  • 90+ days ago

EXPERIENCE: Previous experience as CNA/HCA preferred....

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

  • Windham, CT
  • 11 days ago
  • Windham, CT
  • 11 days ago

-: Cna For Full Time or Part Time on 11p-7am shift Sign on Bonus $3000!...

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

  • Stamford, CT
  • 4 days ago
  • Stamford, CT
  • 4 days ago

Certified Nursing Assistants- CNA Martine Center is actively seeking CNA Team Members for our skilled nursing facility in White Plains, NY Base rate is $22.00 - $23.50 with an additional $1.17 shift...

Nursing Assistant General Surgery Multiple Shifts

  • Hartford, CT
  • 2 hours ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 2 hours ago

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Description: At Saint Francis Hospital the Nursing Assistant is responsible for assisting physicians while providing exceptional treatment to patients with a...

CNA SHORT SHIFT Availability

  • Avon, CT
  • 6 hours ago
  • Avon, CT
  • 6 hours ago

A minimum of one year of documented experience is required Proof of professional training ie, a CNA, HHA, or PCA certificate would be a plus....

Pca - Ccu

  • New London, CT
  • 12 hours ago
  • New London, CT
  • 12 hours ago

Assists With Reinforcement Of Incentive Spirometry After Nursing Instruction, Reapplies Oxygen Equipment If Displaced From Patient Except Cpap. 8....

Certified Nursing Assistant ( CNA ) Assisted Living

  • West Hartford, CT
  • 12 hours ago
  • West Hartford, CT
  • 12 hours ago

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Night Shift Description: The McAuley is West Hartfords only Life Plan Community, promoting and fostering an independent lifestyle within a life care setting. Both...

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Salary for CNA Jobs in Connecticut

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

CNAs in Connecticut offer the following education background
Vocational Degree or Certification
24.6%
Bachelor's Degree
24.0%
High School or GED
21.8%
Associate's Degree
18.2%
Master's Degree
7.0%
Some College
1.9%
Doctorate Degree
1.5%
Some High School
1.0%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by CNAs in Connecticut
Less than 1 year
54.8%
None
26.7%
1-2 years
15.7%
8-10 years
2.8%


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