Hospice

Bluegrass PACE Care Team Member

As a Bluegrass PACE Care team member you will be a part of a program providing all-inclusive healthcare that keeps Kentuckians aged 55+ who may otherwise need nursing home care living safely at home. Our PACE experts work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to decide what’s best for each PACE participant bringing all aspects of medical and personal care plus social and support services. Most care services are provided at the PACE Center including transportation to and from the Center. Be on the forefront of holistic care for our Kentucky community by joining our PACE program team!

At BCN we are committed to a work setting that treats all team members with fairness dignity and respect. We offer our team members an opportunity to grow to develop professionally and to work in a team environment. You can help our team make a lasting difference. Join #TeamBCN where your work matters and your time is valued.

Schedule: Monday- Friday 8am-4:30pm

Position Summary:

The PACE Center Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides direct personal care and supportive services to participants attending the PACE Center under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). This role assists with activities of daily living promotes safety and independence and supports engagement in center-based activities. The PACE Center CNA observes and reports changes in participant conditions maintains a clean and safe environment and ensures accurate documentation in compliance with regulatory requirements. The PACE Center CNA may also assist with participant transportation as needed.

Position Qualifications:

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required. Must be at least 18 years of age. Current State Registered Nurse Aide (SRNA) certification through the Kentucky Board of Nursing required. Completion of an approved Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training program required. Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with frail and elderly population or must receive appropriate training upon hire. Food handling permit required (to be obtained upon hire). Maintains current CPR certification. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and adapt to changing participant needs and schedules. Demonstrated ability to provide compassionate care and effectively communicate with the adult and elderly population. 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 collaborative effectively with PACE staff and members of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT). Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact effectively 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. Must be a licensed driver.

Bluegrass Care Navigators is committed to creating a diverse environment and complies with Equal Employment Opportunity and Title VI guidelines. Employment with Bluegrass Care Navigators as well as our services are available to all qualified individuals. We embrace and celebrate differences of persons of varying age ethnicity gender disability race color sex (including sex characteristics intersex traits pregnancy or related conditions) sexual orientation gender identity sex stereotypes religion national origin political affiliation socioeconomic and family status geographic region and other characteristics that make our employees unique. It is the policy of Bluegrass Care Navigators to implement fair and effective personnel policies and to require all employees to serve the organization's mission and values.