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Nurse's Aide (24 Hour)


Job Location:

Hartford County, CT - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 35 - 35
Posted: 11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 8 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Introduction
Are you looking to join a team of dedicated individuals that wants to serve those who have served our country
Learn more and apply today to be a crucial part of supporting Connecticut veterans!

THE POSITION
The State of Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) is now hiring for a part-time Nurses Aide to join their Health Care Center!

HIGHLIGHTS
  • ADDRESS: 287 West Street Rocky Hill CT
  • SCHEDULE: Part-Time 24 Hours per Week First Shift (6:45am - 3:15pm)
    • Week 1: Friday Saturday Sunday
    • Week 2: Friday Saturday Sunday
      • This position may be eligible for weekend differential.

    WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

    *Benefits may vary with part-time positions.

    DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO
    • Be a part of a comprehensive team of caring professionals;
    • Provide support that is passionate about improving the lives of those we serve;
    • Assist our clients so they can achieve success;
    • Make a difference in the public sector; and
    • Work together in a collaborative team environment.
              ABOUT US
              For over 140 years DVA has been caring for its veterans and their dependents. As a Department we believe in serving those who have served. This is accomplished through our: Office of Advocacy and Assistance Residential Facility Healthcare Center and Cemetery and Burial Services.

              The DVA has supported Connecticut Veterans and continues this tradition with Residential and Healthcare programming on our campus in Rocky Hill. There are two paths for residency at the DVA:
              • Residential Facility: offers temporary supportive living with programming designed to return Connecticut Veterans to independent living in the community;
              • Sgt. John L. Levitow Healthcare Center: a state-of-the-art medical facility that offers long-term care for veterans with chronic disabling conditions who require 24-hour assistance.
              When you walk through the doors of the Healthcare Center (HCC) one immediately feels a sense of community comfort and camaraderie. Our highly trained staff is dedicated to providing compassionate care to meet the unique needs of Veteran patients built on the foundation of integrity honor and respect. We pride ourselves on fostering these qualities as we honor Veteran patients for their service and encourage the innate bond between them.
              Selection Plan

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              BEFORE YOU APPLY:

              • Note: Theonly wayto apply to this posting is via the Apply or Apply Online buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

              AFTER YOU APPLY:

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              QUESTIONS WERE HERE TO HELP:

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              Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!

              PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
              In a state hospital this class is accountable for rendering bedside care to the physically or chronically ill in cases where the services of a registered or licensed practical nurse are not required.
              EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
              • Assists doctors and nurses in general care and well being of patients;
              • Positions transfers moves and lifts patients;
              • Takes and records temperatures pulses and respirations;
              • Observes patients and reports unusual symptoms and/or behavior;
              • Ensures that restraints are correctly applied;
              • Tests urine samples for sugar;
              • Collects specimens;
              • Keeps beds bedpans and related equipment clean;
              • Maintains unit environment for safety of patient;
              • Transports patients specimens and other related patient items;
              • Prepares reports and correspondence including necessary forms and/or requisitions dietary orders death paperwork and assembly of charts;
              • May feed bathe and massage clients as well as respond to their general needs;
              • May apply or remove braces;
              • May process billing and/or insurance information;
              • May act as triage and/or receptionist for incoming patients and telephone calls;
              • May schedule patient appointments;
              • May order supplies;
              • Performs related duties as required.
              KNOWLEDGE SKILL AND ABILITY
              • Considerable interpersonal skills;
              • Ability to
                • work with basic principles of nursing including infection control practices;
                • deal with physically and chronically ill;
                • learn safety and fire procedures.
              MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
              Certification as a Nurses Aide.
              MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
              One (1) year of experience in patient care in a hospital or nursing home.

              NOTE: The above substitution will not apply to certain positions at UConn Health. Certification as a Nurses Aide will be required for those positions.
              PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
              • Experience working in a Skilled Nursing Facility (nursing home)
              • Experience providing nursing services to patients with dementia
              • Experience working with the veterans population
              • Experience working with clients/patients with behavioral health issues or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
              • Experience documenting in an Electronic Health Record (e-MAR)
              Conclusion

              AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

              The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women minorities and persons with disabilities.

              ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
              As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

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