Home Care CNA

Trinity Health; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1st Day medical coverage

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Paid time off

403B retirement plan

Educational assistance

Daily Pay wages

Job summary

Trinity Health PACE seeks a dedicated Certified Nurse Assistant to support participants in clinic and home settings. You will work with an interdisciplinary team to monitor needs, assist with activities of daily living, and provide nursing care under policy guidelines.

You will help ensure safety, provide emotional support, and participate in meals, recreation, and transportation tasks while following infection control and safety standards. Trinity Health PACE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Active CNA certification in the state where PACE Organization is located.
• Minimum of one year of experience with frail or elderly populations; training provided if less.
• Experience in long-term care or geriatric programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team in ongoing participant assessment and monitoring.
• Provide personal care to maintain independence in activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, and mobility.
• Deliver nursing care safely and per PACE policy; identify safety hazards and respond to emergencies.
• Supervise or support participants with reminders for nursing and medication instructions and diet restrictions.
• Assist with social activities, meals, housekeeping, and transportation assistance as needed.
• Identify signs of physical, emotional, or behavioral changes and report to the center staff.
• Ensure infection control, PPE use, blood-borne pathogens handling, and fire safety adherence.
• Escort participants to appointments and assist with loading/unloading for transportation.

Skills

Certified Nurse Assistant

Patient care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Active CNA certification

Job description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Description:

Full Time - Hours Vary Based On Participant's needs

Position Purpose:

The certified nurse assistant is responsible for providing various care services necessary for attending to the personal needs, support, and health status of participants both in clinic and in home.

What you will do:

• Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team in ongoing participant assessment and monitoring. Report on personal care services provided and the self-care abilities of participant, including changes noted in participant's condition.

• As part of the health care team, provide personal care assistance that will maintain the independence of the participant to conduct activities of daily living, including toileting, showers, eating, and grooming. Assist in the maintenance of physical activity, exercise, and walking.

• Provide nursing care as assigned in a safe manner, consistent with the policies and procedures of the PACE Organization.

• Responsible for participant safety, identify safety hazards and emergency situations, and initiate corrective action as able.

• Provide behavioral supervision or support for participants, such as reality orientation, reminder to follow through with nursing and medication instruction, diet restrictions, and emotional reassurance.

• Assist with general activities such as conversing with participants, recreation activities, meal and snack serving, and housekeeping.

• Assist in identifying signs and symptoms indicating physical, emotional, or behavioral change in participants and reporting these signs to the center staff and/or supervisor, including but not limited to, any changes in skin integrity, bowel and bladder status, food/fluid intake, or changes in ambulation.

• Assure compliance with infection control, personal protection equipment, blood-borne pathogens, hazardous material handling, and fire safety standards.

• Escort participants to medical, dental, optometry, rehabilitation, and other appointments as necessary.

• Assist transportation staff with loading and unloading of participants from vehicles. Assist participants being transported in PO vehicles as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

• Valid Drivers License. Own insured vehicle.

• Must be an active certified nurse assistant in the state where PACE Organization is located.

• Minimum of one (1) year of documented experience working with a frail or elderly population or if less than one (1) year of experience, must receive appropriate training from the PACE organization on working with a frail or elderly population upon hiring.

• Experience in a long-term care facility or with a community-based geriatric program preferred.

• Primarily works inside with frequent kneeling, crouching, reaching, lifting, sitting, walking, bending and lifting. Must be able to push, pull, move and or lift a minimum of 20 pounds if applicable.

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefit packages available, including 1st Day medical coverage, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B and educational assistance.

• Access to wages earned daily through Daily Pay.

• Ability to earn incentives through our Employee Referral program.

• Warm and supportive environment with a truly patient-centered focus.

• Comprehensive Orientation and professional development opportunities

Trinity Health PACE programs offer continuous, quality care to the elderly, allowing them the independence of living at home. Seniors who qualify for nursing home care can receive comprehensive care from an interdisciplinary team of experts, all focused on improving participants' health.

At our centers, seniors receive clinical and rehabilitation therapy and build relationships with doctors, nurses and fellow participants - all under one roof.We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.