BCN PACE Home Care Certified Nursing Assistant FT

Everent Health & Affiliates • Lexington, KY

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The PACE Home Care Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides direct personal care and supportive services to participants in their homes, supporting independence, safety, and quality of life. The role includes one-on-one care, assistance with activities of daily living, light housekeeping, meal preparation, and observation of participant condition.

Working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), the Home Care CNA identifies and reports changes in participants’ physical, mental, or environmental status to support timely intervention and continuity of care. The position involves working independently in the field while maintaining communication with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT).

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Bluegrass Care Navigators describes its workplace as one that values fairness, dignity, respect, professional growth, and teamwork. The organization provides all-inclusive healthcare to Kentuckians aged 55 and older who may otherwise need nursing home care, helping them live safely at home.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• At least 18 years of age.
• Current State Registered Nurse Aide (SRNA) certification through the Kentucky Board of Nursing.
• Completion of an approved Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training program.
• At least one year of experience working with frail and elderly people, or appropriate training upon hire.
• Food handling permit, to be obtained upon hire.
• Current CPR certification.
• Licensed driver.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and adapt to changing participant needs and schedules.
• Ability to provide compassionate care and communicate effectively with adults and elderly people.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written and verbal instructions, policies, and safety procedures.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with PACE staff and members of the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for interacting with participants, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Ability to solve routine problems using standardized procedures and sound judgment.
• Ability to accommodate schedule changes based on participant needs and program demands.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct personal care and supportive services to participants in their homes.
• Assist participants with activities of daily living.
• Perform light housekeeping and meal preparation.
• Observe participant condition and report changes in physical, mental, or environmental status to the supervising RN.
• Communicate with the Interdisciplinary Team to support timely intervention and continuity of care.
• Work independently in the field while adapting to participant needs and schedules.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation, reports, and records.
• Follow emergency, safety, and evacuation procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED