PACE Certified Nursing Assistant

Care Guide Partners; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading elderly care provider in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to deliver personal care and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should have a State Registered Nurse Aide certification and experience working with elderly individuals. This role offers an opportunity to support seniors in maintaining their independence at home.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred.
• State Registered Nurse Aide certification required in Kentucky.
• One year home health aide or nursing assistant experience preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience with the elderly population or appropriate training upon hire.
• Must maintain CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personal care and related services to PACE participants.
• Collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Team in accordance with the plan of care.
• Work primarily in clinic/day center, possibly in other settings.

Skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of safety and infection control

Experience with frail or elderly population

Technology-based tools usage

Education

High school diploma

State Registered Nurse Aide certification

Job description

Care Guide Partners PACE, 109 Buffalo Creek Drive, Elizabethtown, Kentucky, United States of America

Overview

Care Guide Partners PACE is a part of Hosparus Health. As a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) provider, we work to empower people 55 and older with the support they need to stay in the homes they know and love as they age. PACE helps seniors who need nursing home-level care maintain their independence by providing all the medical care and support services they need to continue living comfortably and safely at home.

Responsibilities

CNA Position Summary: Under direction of the PACE Nursing Staff, the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is responsible for the delivery of personal care and related services to PACE participants in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) and in accordance with the plan of care (POC). Assigned participants are primarily in the clinic/day center but may also be in other settings such as a home, long-term care facility, assisted living facility or hospital.

CNA Position Qualifications:

• High school diploma preferred.
• State Registered Nurse Aide (SRNA) certification required in the state of Kentucky.
• One year home health aide or nursing assistant experience preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with a frail or elderly population or must receive appropriate training upon hire.
• Use of technology-based tools, including electronic medical records, preferred.
• Must maintain CPR certification.
• Must have a valid driver’s license in accordance to policy with proof of automobile insurance required.
• Knowledge of safety and infection control requirements for healthcare facilities.
• Knowledge of medical equipment use and maintenance.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.

Care Guide Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws