Designated Aide-PACE

MorseLife Health System, Inc.; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement 403(b)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

MorseLife Health System, Inc. is seeking a caring Certified Nursing Assistant to provide nursing assistance and personal care to Pace clients in Palm Beach County. You will transport participants to appointments, assist with meals, and document care per policy.

You will work under the Palm Beach PACE Center Manager and participate in ongoing in‑service training. Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, a valid Florida CNA/Home Health Aide license, and 1 year of CNA experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; with 1 year of CNA experience.
• Certified Nursing Assistant License and/or Home Health Aide certificate issued by the State of Florida
• Valid Driver’s License

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing assistance, personal care, and transportation to Pace clients under supervision.
• Transport Pace participants to/from appointments using Pace designated vehicle or personal vehicle.
• Assist with residents’ nutrition and daily activities while following infection control guidelines.
• Complete required documentation and maintain accurate charts after care.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certification

Job description

More Than Care. A Trusted Presence. A Meaningful Difference Every Day at MorseLife PACE.

About MorseLife

For more than 40 years, MorseLife Health System has been setting the standard for exceptional senior care in South Florida. As a nonprofit healthcare system, we are dedicated to enriching the lives of older adults through compassionate care, clinical excellence, innovation, and service.

We are proud to be recognized as a:

• Great Place To Work® Certified employer
• 5-Star Teaching Nursing Home
• Recipient of the Gold Seal Award from the Governor’s Panel on Excellence in Long-Term Care

At MorseLife, learning never stops. As a respected teaching organization, we proudly partner with leading colleges, universities, and healthcare training institutions to educate and mentor the next generation of healthcare professionals. Through our robust clinical rotation program, students gain valuable hands‑on experience while working alongside experienced clinicians and interdisciplinary teams dedicated to excellence.

Our academic partners include:

• Academy for Nursing and Health Occupations
• Barry University
• Florida Atlantic University (FAU)
• Florida International University (FIU)
• Keiser University
• Lynn University
• Nova Southeastern University (NSU)
• Palm Beach State College (PBSC)
• South Florida Healthcare Institute
• South University
• University of Miami (UM)

Whether you’re beginning your career or bringing years of experience, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact every day.

MorseLife by the Numbers

• 40+ years of serving South Florida seniors and their families
• 1,700+ dedicated team members united by a shared mission
• 5-Star Teaching Nursing Home recognized for excellence in care
• Great Place To Work® Certified workplace
• Gold Seal Award recipient from the Governor’s Panel on Excellence in Long-Term Care
• 11 academic partnerships helping educate tomorrow’s healthcare professionals
• Comprehensive continuum of care, including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, Short-Term Rehabilitation, Hospice, Home Health, PACE, and Community-Based Services
• Mission-driven nonprofit organization committed to excellence, compassion, and innovation

Position Summary

Provides nursing assistance, personal care, and appointment transports to clients Pace clients under the direction of the Palm Beach PACE Center Manager.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Client Care: Listening and responding to concerns and questions. Completing all necessary and appropriate care, including toileting, vital signs, repositioning, transferring, bathing & dressing. Reporting all concerns and changes to appropriate nursing staff.
• Transport of client: Involves transporting Pace Participants to/from Specialty Appointments in Pace Designated vehicle, or with the use of personal vehicle. Transport will include, but is not limited to, need to assist with personal care, transfers, and supervision throughout the duration of the appointment.
• Nutrition of Client: Involves assisting residents by providing them with all their nutritional needs.
• Professionalism: Involves maintaining a neat and clean appearance, the willingness to learn new concepts, accepting accountability for job performance, the ability to manage time effectively, and promoting compassion and understanding for the clients’ needs/wants.
• Attendance and Punctuality: Involves coming to work when assigned, checking the time card, checking the schedule and reporting for the assignment in a timely manner.
• Safety for Self and Residents: Involves personal safety in all work, being alert, and watching out for the safety of the client.
• Communications and Customer Service: Involves speaking with client, families and staff; with tact, diplomacy, and strong listening skills.
• Documentation: Completing required documentation after the completion of care. Filing in the chart as required.
• Activities: Assisting client with appropriate activities. Performing other duties as assigned. Follow infection control guidelines per policies and procedures.
• Organization: Completion of care in a timely manner.
• Continuing Education: Involves participating in all mandatory in services, and compliance with State of Florida Board of Nursing continuing education for the Certified Nursing Assistant.

What You’ll Bring

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); with 1 year of CNA experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Certified Nursing Assistant License and/or Home Health Aide certificate issued by the State of Florida
• High School Diploma or equivalent, preferred
• Valid Driver’s License

Benefits & Perks

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Eligible team members enjoy access to:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life and Supplemental Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Recognition and Appreciation Programs
• Exclusive Employee Discounts through Tickets At Work
• Free Parking
• On-site Dining and Employee Cafeteria
• Career Growth and Internal Advancement Opportunities

Employment Requirements

• 10-panel pre-employment drug screening.
• Level 2 background screening in accordance with the requirements of the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).
• post-offer physical examination.
• QuantiFERON-TB Gold blood test (or other approved tuberculosis screening, as applicable.
• Employment eligibility verification (Form I-9) and any additional pre-employment requirements applicable to the position.

MorseLife Health System is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We maintain a Drug-Free Workplace and are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment where every team member can thrive.

Our Talent Acquisition team is committed to making your hiring experience as seamless and welcoming as possible, from your application through your first day as a member of the MorseLife family.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At MorseLife, you’re more than an employee. You’re part of a team united by a shared mission to enrich the lives of older adults while supporting one another every step of the way.

• Work for a Great Place To Work® Certified employer where employees are valued, respected, and supported.
• Join a 5-Star Teaching Nursing Home that is shaping the future of healthcare through partnerships with leading colleges and universities.
• Build your career with an organization that has proudly served South Florida for more than 40 years.
• Work alongside experienced clinicians, interdisciplinary teams, and healthcare students committed to excellence.
• Take advantage of ongoing professional development, continuing education, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for internal advancement.
• Experience a culture built on our core values of Leadership, Teamwork, Customer Focus, Quality, Impact, and Passion.
• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents, patients, families, and fellow team members every single day.

Our Commitment to Excellence

At MorseLife, excellence is more than a goal—it’s our standard. Every member of our team contributes to creating a culture of compassion, accountability, innovation, and service. We believe that exceptional employee experiences lead to exceptional resident experiences, and we are committed to investing in our people, celebrating their successes, and supporting their professional growth every step of the way.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Every interaction has the power to brighten someone’s day, restore dignity, and improve quality of life.

If you’re looking for more than just a job and want to build a rewarding career with an organization that invests in its people and its mission, MorseLife Health System is the place for you.

Join a team where you’ll be valued, supported, and empowered to grow while helping us continue a legacy of excellence that spans more than four decades.