CNA

About the role

The CNA/Caregiver at Senior Community Care of Kentucky PACE is responsible for providing and assisting participants with activities of daily living and restorative/supportive care necessary to ensure the physical and health safety of the home environment. They also assist in monitoring and reporting the health status and providing a safe environment for the PACE participants.

Responsibilities

• Consults each day with the Home Care Coordinator (or designee) to be updated on changes in participant status, changes in plan of care, and to confirm scheduled visits.
• Assists participants in the home with the following duties: Personal hygiene such as skin, mouth, hair care and bathing; Assists participants in and out of bed assisting with ambulation; Assists with prescribed exercise which participants and aide have been taught by appropriate personnel; Prepares meals, including therapeutic diets, assists participants with meals; Assist participants to the bathroom or in using commodes, bedpans, or urinals; Assists participants with medications which are ordinarily self-administered; Performs directed household / homemaker services; Performs the following duties, as assigned or needed, in the Day Center: Assists participants and or supervises with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming, hair care, mouth care, eating, hand and foot nail care and toileting) in the Day Center as assigned or needed; Monitors and assists participants with meals at feeding table; Assists, throughout the day, in maintaining clean and orderly day rooms, kitchen and personal care areas; Performs and or assists with laundry, including clothes for participants; Assists the Drivers with the loading and unloading of participants from vehicles.

Requirements

• Must have an active and up-to-date certification in CPR.
• A minimum of one-year experience in working with the frail or elderly population.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before having direct participant contact.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance and have means of transportation. You will be traveling to participant homes.

Qualifications

• Must have an active and up-to-date certification in CPR.
• A minimum of one-year experience in working with the frail or elderly population.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before having direct participant contact.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance and have means of transportation. You will be traveling to participant homes.

Skills

• Team player
• Healthcare experience

Benefits

• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Career scholarships
• Quality training, continuing career education and leadership programs
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday & Sick Days)

Pay

$20.80 - $24.95 based on experience

Schedule

Shifts in the SCC Day Center and in participant homes