Location: TBD, Connecticut

Contract Type: Travel Contract

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate direct care and support to residents, assisting with activities of daily living
• Perform timely vital signs and basic clinical observations, reporting changes to nursing staff
• Assist with safe transfers, ambulation, and positioning while maintaining dignity and comfort
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of care and resident status
• Follow infection control protocols and facility policies to keep residents and staff safe
• Collaborate with nurses and interdisciplinary team members to deliver coordinated care
• Support a positive resident experience through respectful communication and attention to needs

Qualifications

• Current CNA certification in the state of practice (valid and verifiable)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
• Ability to pass Trinity 10 Panel Drug Screen and Trinity skills checklist
• Completion of Fit Test and Trinity respirator evaluation as required
• Up-to-date immunizations and screenings: 2-step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon), MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella, Tdap, COVID-19 vaccine, Influenza vaccine
• Physical/health statement and license/certificate verification on file
• Comfortable working per diem/contract travel assignments and flexible scheduling

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of an approved CNA training program and current state CNA certification

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of activities of daily living (ADLs) and resident care basics
• Familiarity with infection prevention and proper PPE use
• Basic documentation and charting skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with residents and team members
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time during busy shifts
• Safe patient handling and transfer techniques

Benefits

• Flexible per-diem scheduling that helps you balance life and work — choose the shifts that fit your calendar
• Supportive team environment where your care and compassion are noticed and appreciated
• Opportunities for continuing education and skills refreshers to help you grow
• Licensure assistance and help with required verification paperwork
• Travel support for contract assignments and help navigating local credential requirements
• Access to basic employee resources and a friendly onboarding experience
• A role that lets you make a real difference in patients' days, every shift
• A culture that values teamwork, respect, and professional development

Travel Perks: Explore TBD, Connecticut

This is a contract travel/per-diem opportunity in Connecticut. While the exact town is TBD, Connecticut offers a delightful mix of coastal charm and cultural stops: explore Mystic Seaport and Mystic Aquarium, stroll historic downtowns and waterfronts, hike state parks like Sleeping Giant or Gillette Castle for scenic views, visit Yale and its museums in New Haven, and enjoy dining in seaside villages. For downtime you can also check out casinos and entertainment at Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun, or take short weekend trips to nearby Boston or New York City for a change of pace.

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