CNA | Certified Nursing Assistant | Community Aide | PRN
About The Position
Midland Care Connection is a not-for-profit, community-based organization that helps older adults and seriously ill individuals remain independent and supported in their homes. Established in 1978, the organization provides hospice, palliative care, home health, grief and loss counseling, and its PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) program across multiple counties in northeast Kansas. The Community Aide CNA provides hands-on care in clients’ homes to help them remain safe, healthy, and independent. Care includes assistance with activities of daily living, basic household tasks, meal preparation, medication reminders, monitoring and reporting changes in clients’ conditions, supporting comfort and safety, and providing companionship. This is a PRN position in Topeka, Kansas, with a day shift. The listed CNA pay rate is $17.15 or more per hour, with shift differentials for specified weekday and weekend hours.
Requirements
- Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in Kansas.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to provide hands-on assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility.
- Basic knowledge of infection control, safety practices, and patient rights.
- Ability to observe, document, and report changes in a client’s condition to nursing staff or supervisors.
- Compassionate, respectful, and patient-centered approach to care.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently in clients’ homes while following care plans.
- Physical ability to perform job duties, including lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods.
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and willingness to travel to clients’ homes.
- Ability to pass background checks and health screenings and complete required trainings.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience working with older adults, individuals with chronic illness, or people with mobility or cognitive impairments.
- Prior home health, hospice, palliative care, or PACE program experience.
- Experience assisting with light housekeeping, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Familiarity with interdisciplinary care teams and community-based healthcare models.
- CPR/First Aid certification.
- Demonstrated ability to provide emotional support and companionship to clients.
- Commitment to Midland Care Connection’s mission of supporting independence, dignity, and quality of life for seniors.
Responsibilities
- Assist clients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility.
- Help with basic household tasks and meal preparation.
- Provide medication reminders.
- Monitor and report changes in clients’ conditions to nursing staff or supervisors.
- Support clients’ comfort and safety.
- Offer companionship and emotional support.
Benefits
- Health insurance options for employees and dependents.
- Dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
- Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA), with employer contributions.
- Paid Time Off (PTO), Personal and Taking Care of You Days.
- Holiday pay for six holidays per year.
- 403(b) ERISA Retirement Plan with a match.
- Free group life and AD&D insurance of $20,000.
- On-site education center offering professional development and CEU credits.
- Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and dependents.
- Paid monthly volunteer time at non-profit organizations.
- Uniform Allowance Program.
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Education Level
High school or GED
