Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

EveryAge•Wilmington, NC

12d•$17 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Elderhaus PACE is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and participant-centered CNA to provide hands-on care and daily assistance to older adults in our PACE program. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building meaningful relationships, supporting older adults with dignity and respect, and working as part of a collaborative interdisciplinary care team. Elderhaus is a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, also known as PACE. Our model of care helps older adults remain in their homes and communities while receiving comprehensive medical, nursing, therapeutic, social, and supportive services through an interdisciplinary team approach. At Elderhaus, we are committed to dignity, compassion, quality, safety, teamwork, and respect for every participant and staff member. At Elderhaus, your work helps older adults remain connected to their homes, families, and communities. As a CNA, you will provide meaningful daily support that protects dignity, encourages independence, and strengthens the participant’s quality of life. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who values compassionate care, teamwork, reliability, and the privilege of serving older adults with respect and kindness.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current Certified Nursing Assistant certification.
At least one year of experience working with frail or elderly populations required.
Valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, and reliable transportation.
Medical clearance for communicable diseases and required immunizations prior to direct participant contact.
Ability to complete required position-specific competencies before assuming participant care responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Compassionate, respectful, and participant-centered care.
Strong attention to detail and accurate documentation.
Good communication, active listening, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to build effective relationships with participants, caregivers, families, and staff.
Dependability and consistent compliance with scheduled work hours.
Ability to follow care plans, nursing direction, policies, and procedures.
Sound judgment and ability to report changes or concerns promptly.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
Commitment to participant dignity, privacy, safety, and well-being.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

Provide care according to Elderhaus PACE approved care plans, nursing orders, policies, procedures, and standards.
Assist participants with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, hair care, mouth care, eating, hand and foot nail care, toileting, and personal hygiene.
Assist participants with walking, wheelchair use, self-exercise, transfers, and safe movement.
Assist with lifting and transporting participants using proper lifting techniques.
Monitor and assist participants with meals and nourishments and record consumption as needed.
Provide bed pan, urinal, and incontinent care.
Record participant weight, measurements, vital signs, food intake, output, and other assigned observations.
Document care, participant activities, appearance, and relevant health information according to Elderhaus PACE policy.
Notify the supervisor of participant changes, concerns, difficulties, errors, or occurrences.
Note changes in a participant’s physical or emotional health and communicate this information to the appropriate staff person.
Provide and maintain a safe environment for participants.
Support quality improvement initiatives.
Follow risk management, safety, infection control, employee TB screening, security, fire safety, OSHA, and other applicable requirements.
Handle potentially infectious specimens with appropriate biohazard precautions and practice Universal Precautions.
Maintain confidentiality of participant, client, family, and organizational information.
Participate in continuing education classes, required staff meetings, and training.
Perform other duties as assigned.