Certified Nursing Assistant

*Make Every Day Brighter for the Elders in Your Community*Do you light up a room, love helping people, and want work that matters? At Institute on Aging (IOA), we're changing how people age, helping older adults and adults with disabilities stay independent, connected, and living at home in the communities they love.As a Center Worker or Van Escort at our PACE Adult Day Health Center (ADHC), you'll be a familiar, friendly face in our participants' lives. You'll greet them in the morning, support them through their day, and make sure they get where they need to go safely. If you've worked as a CNA, Home Health Aide, or caregiver and want a team that values your heart as much as your skills, we'd love to meet you.*What You'll Do*_As part of our care team, you'll:_* Help participants with daily activities such as dressing, toileting, bathing, and eating, always with dignity and safety in mind* Escort participants to medical appointments and help them navigate, transfer, and get what they need* Offer emotional and behavioral support, including gentle reminders and reality orientation* Notice and report changes in a participant's health, condition, or safety to the Lead or Center Supervisor* Pitch in with activities that keep participants engaged and having fun* Keep care areas clean, safe, and organized* Complete documentation, reports, required trainings, and team meetings* Use safe practices and proper body mechanics to protect yourself and participants_As a Van Escort, you'll also:_* Report to the designated parking lot at the start of each shift* Partner with the driver to safely load, unload, and support participants during transport* Help deliver participant meals, medications, and supplies as needed_As a Center Worker, you'll also: _Get the center ready each morning by preparing refreshments and supplies, and give participants a warm welcome*What You Bring** Completed CNA or Home Health Aide training, or equivalent experience working with older adults* At least one year of experience working with elderly or disabled adults* A sincere interest in working with frail elders in a multilingual, multicultural environment* Initiative, flexibility, and resourcefulness as part of an interdisciplinary team* Knowledge of the community we serve* Clear spoken English* The ability to lift, transfer, push, pull, and reposition up to 35 lbs, and to reach, bend, and walk throughout your shift*Before You Start** Health exam and TB clearance (paid for by IOA), completed before your first assignment* Background clearance before client assignment* Legal authorization to work in the U.S., with I-9 documentation*Why You'll Love Working at IOA** *Meaningful work:* You'll see the difference you make in participants' lives every single day.* *A mission-driven team:* You'll join people who believe aging adults deserve to live with independence, dignity, and joy.* *Innovation:* IOA is a leader in community-based care models that are reshaping how people age in place.Institute on Aging reserves the right to change job descriptions or work hours as required by the program.*Ready to bring your compassion to work every day? Apply today!*_Institute on Aging is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and participants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for applicants with disabilities_._Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act and applicable local ordinances._#IND94 #J-18808-Ljbffr