Care Assistant Jobs in Connecticut
Care assistant jobs in Connecticut are concentrated in home health care, long-term care facilities, and hospital-based patient support services, with demand at every experience level from entry-level aides to specialized memory care workers. The largest hiring activity is in Hartford, Bridgeport, and New Haven, where established employers like Hartford HealthCare, Yale New Haven Health, and Masonicare maintain consistent openings. The most in-demand specialties include dementia and Alzheimer's care, pediatric home health, and post-acute rehabilitation support. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Location Detail: St Vincents Medical Center (10427)
Position Details:
Saint Vincent's Medical Center is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join a strong, collaborative team of Critical Care Providers. The successful candidate will provide holistic, high-quality care to complex critically ill patients requiring advanced life support, bedside procedures and ultrasonography for complex decision making. These patients are admitted to a closed Medical/ Surgical & Neurological Intensive Care unit and under the care of a multidisciplinary care team with the advance practice provider as a core member of the team. The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant has the unique opportunity to cross train to multiple subspecialities including Neurocritical Care and select your primary clinical interest. Comprehensive training awaits in our fast-paced and rewarding environment with leadership dedicated to facilitating individual team members' career growth.
Role: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Location: 2800 Main Street, Bridgeport, 06606
Setting: Inpatient, critical care intensivists with a focus on neurocritical care
Schedule: Full-time, nights. Premium differentials offered.
Call schedule: No call
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Benefits:
- Market-leading compensation and benefits and generous paid time off
- Paid CME time off plus CME budget, reimbursed professional licenses and dues
- Enhanced Tuition Assistance and Higher Education Partnerships
- Voluntary benefits include student loan programs, home, auto, renters’ insurance, identity theft protection, legal services, low-interest loans, pet insurance and more!
- Employee discount programs and colleague assistance offering resources and information for personal and work-life issues
- Family care benefits through Care.com include emergency back-up care benefits for children, adults and even pets!
Hartford HealthCare supports Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants in practice:
- Dedicated support and voice for our for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants through the Office of Advanced Practice directed by Sarah Clark, MBA, MHS, PA-C, BSN, RN, System Director of Advanced Practice
- Hartford HealthCare is one of the largest, non-profit, fully integrated healthcare systems providing patient care in the state, allowing our providers to care for their patients no matter where they reside in Connecticut
- With tools like EPIC, Hartford HealthCare’s state of the art clinical and informatics technology promotes improved patient outcomes, streamlined continuity of care and superior provider satisfaction
About St. Vincent’s Medical Center:
St. Vincent’s Medical Center is a Magnet Hospital that has been named Best Hospital in Fairfield County and in all Western Connecticut for 2013 - 2014 by US News & World Report. We are the primary teaching hospital for the Frank Netter School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University. St. Vincent’s Medical Center was the first institution in the state to pioneer endovascular vein harvesting.
About Hartford HealthCare:
- Honored as a “Best Organizations for Leadership Development” by the National Center for Healthcare Leadership (NCHL)
- Prestigiously named one of the “Best Hospitals to Work for in Connecticut” by the Becker's Hospital Review
- Committed to continuous development through The Center for Education Stimulation & Innovation (CESI), our Provider Leadership Development Institute and a robust on demand learning platform including CME, special courses, learning series and tools and resources
- Established Mentorship and Orientation programs specially designed for newly hired providers and providers new to practice
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant:
Under established guidelines and in collaboration and/or supervision with the practice physician(s), Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants perform routine physical examinations, and formulate medical, educational, and psychosocial plans to treat patients.
In consultation with the physician(s) and care team members, Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants develop plans for further evaluation of health needs, e.g., referral to other health team members or specialists.
Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants provide appropriate treatment for problems within the scope of the provider’s practice as designated by protocols and identifies problems outside of their scope of practice and refers appropriately to physician.
Qualifications
Requirements:
- Licensure: Unrestricted State of Connecticut Medical License (or eligible)
- Training: Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
-
Experience: 1+ years as an advanced practice provider in a critical care setting.
- Experience with neurocritical care patients a plus
Interested candidates please contact Jennifer Straka, Advanced Practice Recruiter, at Jennifer.Straka@hhchealth.org.
This is a salaried position. While compensation is presented as an hourly rate for consistency across our postings, this position is paid on a salary basis. The hiring range reflects a good faith estimate of pay for this position as of the posting date. Actual pay will be determined based on qualifications, location, internal equity, and other factors that may include hire bonuses, incentive pay plans, loan repayment, administrative stipends, or relocation.
Location Detail: St Vincents Medical Center (10427)
Position Details:
Saint Vincent's Medical Center is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join a strong, collaborative team of Critical Care Providers. The successful candidate will provide holistic, high-quality care to complex critically ill patients requiring advanced life support, bedside procedures and ultrasonography for complex decision making. These patients are admitted to a closed Medical/ Surgical & Neurological Intensive Care unit and under the care of a multidisciplinary care team with the advance practice provider as a core member of the team. The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant has the unique opportunity to cross train to multiple subspecialities including Neurocritical Care and select your primary clinical interest. Comprehensive training awaits in our fast-paced and rewarding environment with leadership dedicated to facilitating individual team members' career growth.
Role: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Location: 2800 Main Street, Bridgeport, 06606
Setting: Inpatient, critical care intensivists with a focus on neurocritical care
Schedule: Full-time, nights. Premium differentials offered.
Call schedule: No call
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Benefits:
- Market-leading compensation and benefits and generous paid time off
- Paid CME time off plus CME budget, reimbursed professional licenses and dues
- Enhanced Tuition Assistance and Higher Education Partnerships
- Voluntary benefits include student loan programs, home, auto, renters’ insurance, identity theft protection, legal services, low-interest loans, pet insurance and more!
- Employee discount programs and colleague assistance offering resources and information for personal and work-life issues
- Family care benefits through Care.com include emergency back-up care benefits for children, adults and even pets!
Hartford HealthCare supports Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants in practice:
- Dedicated support and voice for our for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants through the Office of Advanced Practice directed by Sarah Clark, MBA, MHS, PA-C, BSN, RN, System Director of Advanced Practice
- Hartford HealthCare is one of the largest, non-profit, fully integrated healthcare systems providing patient care in the state, allowing our providers to care for their patients no matter where they reside in Connecticut
- With tools like EPIC, Hartford HealthCare’s state of the art clinical and informatics technology promotes improved patient outcomes, streamlined continuity of care and superior provider satisfaction
About St. Vincent’s Medical Center:
St. Vincent’s Medical Center is a Magnet Hospital that has been named Best Hospital in Fairfield County and in all Western Connecticut for 2013 - 2014 by US News & World Report. We are the primary teaching hospital for the Frank Netter School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University. St. Vincent’s Medical Center was the first institution in the state to pioneer endovascular vein harvesting.
About Hartford HealthCare:
- Honored as a “Best Organizations for Leadership Development” by the National Center for Healthcare Leadership (NCHL)
- Prestigiously named one of the “Best Hospitals to Work for in Connecticut” by the Becker's Hospital Review
- Committed to continuous development through The Center for Education Stimulation & Innovation (CESI), our Provider Leadership Development Institute and a robust on demand learning platform including CME, special courses, learning series and tools and resources
- Established Mentorship and Orientation programs specially designed for newly hired providers and providers new to practice
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant:
Under established guidelines and in collaboration and/or supervision with the practice physician(s), Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants perform routine physical examinations, and formulate medical, educational, and psychosocial plans to treat patients.
In consultation with the physician(s) and care team members, Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants develop plans for further evaluation of health needs, e.g., referral to other health team members or specialists.
Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants provide appropriate treatment for problems within the scope of the provider’s practice as designated by protocols and identifies problems outside of their scope of practice and refers appropriately to physician.
Qualifications
Requirements:
- Licensure: Unrestricted State of Connecticut Medical License (or eligible)
- Training: Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
-
Experience: 1+ years as an advanced practice provider in a critical care setting.
- Experience with neurocritical care patients a plus
Interested candidates please contact Jennifer Straka, Advanced Practice Recruiter, at Jennifer.Straka@hhchealth.org.
This is a salaried position. While compensation is presented as an hourly rate for consistency across our postings, this position is paid on a salary basis. The hiring range reflects a good faith estimate of pay for this position as of the posting date. Actual pay will be determined based on qualifications, location, internal equity, and other factors that may include hire bonuses, incentive pay plans, loan repayment, administrative stipends, or relocation.
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Care Assistant Job Market in Connecticut
A snapshot from current Connecticut openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Hartford HealthCare10
- BrightPath Kids7
- Gaylord Specialty Healthcare4
- Optum3
- Northwell Health3
Top Industries Hiring
- Insurance
- Science & Research
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Connecticut Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in care assistant jobs across Connecticut.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) credential recognized by the Connecticut Nurse Aide Registry
- Current CPR and First Aid certification from an accredited provider
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required by most Connecticut employers
- Prior experience providing direct personal care or activities of daily living assistance
- Valid driver's license for home health and community-based care assistant roles
- Ability to pass a Connecticut state background check and health screening
Care Assistant Jobs in Connecticut: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a care assistant in Connecticut?
To work as a care assistant in Connecticut, most employers require you to complete a state-approved nurse aide training program and pass the competency evaluation administered through the Connecticut Nurse Aide Registry, which is overseen by the Connecticut Department of Public Health. Programs are offered through community colleges, vocational schools, and some long-term care facilities. Completing this credential makes you eligible for the widest range of positions, including those in licensed care facilities.
Which companies hire care assistants in Connecticut?
Companies currently hiring care assistants in Connecticut include Hartford HealthCare, BrightPath Kids, and Gaylord Specialty Healthcare, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Connecticut's dense network of hospital systems, nonprofit care organizations, and home health agencies means openings appear across a broad range of employer sizes and settings throughout the state.
Which Connecticut cities have the most care assistant jobs?
Hartford, Wallingford, and Bridgeport have the most care assistant openings in Connecticut. Hartford leads because of its concentration of major health systems and skilled nursing facilities, while New Haven and Bridgeport generate consistent demand through their large academic medical centers and urban home health agencies serving high-density populations.
Are there remote care assistant jobs in Connecticut?
Yes, but they're rare. Care assistant work is almost entirely hands-on and requires physical presence with clients or patients, so remote options are limited by the nature of the role. About 0% of care assistant openings tied to Connecticut are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those positions typically involve care coordination, scheduling support, or telehealth assistance rather than direct personal care.
How can I get hired as a care assistant in Connecticut with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is enrolling in a Connecticut Department of Public Health-approved nurse aide training program, many of which are offered free or subsidized through employers like Hartford HealthCare and Hebrew SeniorLife Connecticut. Starting as a home health aide or personal care attendant requires less prior experience than facility-based roles and gives you direct care hours that strengthen future applications. Completing the Connecticut Nurse Aide Registry certification immediately distinguishes you from other applicants without a background in care.
Where can I find and apply to care assistant jobs in Connecticut?
You can find and apply to care assistant jobs in Connecticut on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, preferred setting, and location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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