BCN PACE Home Care Certified Nursing Assistant FT

Bluegrass Care Navigators • 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, promoting independence, safety, and quality of life. The role delivers one-to-one care in a home setting, including 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 requires independent field work and effective communication with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT).

Requirements

• High school diploma or 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 completion of 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 adult and elderly participants.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written and verbal instructions, policies, and safety procedures.
• Ability to complete accurate and timely documentation, reports, and records.
• 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.
• Ability to follow emergency, safety, and evacuation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one personal care and supportive services to participants in their homes.
• Assist participants with activities of daily living.
• Perform light housekeeping and meal preparation.
• Observe participants’ 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.
• Follow written and verbal instructions, policies, safety procedures, and emergency, safety, and evacuation procedures.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation, reports, and records.
• Adapt to participant needs and schedule changes.

What This Job Offers

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