Compassionate Home-Care CNA: 1:1 Elder Support

Bluegrass Care Navigators; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluegrass Care Navigators is seeking a Home Care CNA to provide direct personal care and support to PACE participants in their homes, promoting independence and safety. You will perform ADL assistance, light housekeeping, and meal prep while observing participant conditions and reporting changes to the supervising RN and IDT.

You will work weekdays 2pm-10:30pm and join a dedicated interdisciplinary team committed to compassionate, comprehensive at-home care for Kentucky seniors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current State Registered Nurse Aide (SRNA) certification through the Kentucky Board of Nursing required.
• Completion of an approved Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training program required.
• Minimum of one year of experience working with frail and elderly population or training upon hire.
• Food handling permit required (to be obtained upon hire).
• Maintains current CPR certification.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and adapt to changing participant needs and schedules.
• Demonstrated ability to provide compassionate care and effectively communicate with adults and the elderly.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written and verbal instructions, policies, and safety procedures.
• Ability to complete accurate and timely documentation, reports, and records.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with PACE staff and members of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with participants, families, and IDT members.
• Ability to solve routine problems using standard judgment.
• Ability to accommodate schedule changes based on participant needs and program demands.
• Ability to follow emergency, safety, and evacuation procedures.
• Must be a licensed driver.

Responsibilities

• The PACE Home Care CNA provides direct personal care and supportive services to participants in their homes, supporting independence, safety, and quality of life.
• This role focuses on delivering one-on-one care in a home setting, including assistance with activities of daily living, light housekeeping, meal preparation, and observation of participant condition.
• Working under supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), identify and report changes in participants’ physical, mental, or environmental status to ensure timely intervention and continuity of care.
• The position requires the ability to work independently in the field while maintaining strong communication with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT).

Job description

Bluegrass Care Navigators is seeking a Home Care CNA to provide direct personal care and support to PACE participants in their homes, promoting independence and safety. You will perform ADL assistance, light housekeeping, and meal prep while observing participant conditions and reporting changes to the supervising RN and IDT.

You will work weekdays 2pm-10:30pm and join a dedicated interdisciplinary team committed to compassionate, comprehensive at-home care for Kentucky seniors.