Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) / Medication Aide

Job Description

Job Description

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Elderhaus, Inc.

Full-Time, In-Person

Elderhaus PACE is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and participant-centered CNA to provide hands-on care and daily assistance to older adults in our PACE program.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building meaningful relationships, supporting older adults with dignity and respect, and working as part of a collaborative interdisciplinary care team.

About Elderhaus PACE

Elderhaus is a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, also known as PACE. Our model of care helps older adults remain in their homes and communities while receiving comprehensive medical, nursing, therapeutic, social, and supportive services through an interdisciplinary team approach.

At Elderhaus, we are committed to dignity, compassion, quality, safety, teamwork, and respect for every participant and staff member.

Why Join Elderhaus?

At Elderhaus, your work helps older adults remain connected to their homes, families, and communities. As a CNA, you will provide meaningful daily support that protects dignity, encourages independence, and strengthens the participant’s quality of life.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who values compassionate care, teamwork, reliability, and the privilege of serving older adults with respect and kindness.

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor, RN, the CNA, provides direct participant care, and support with activities of daily living. This position helps participants reach and maintain their highest level of functioning while following physician orders, care plans, organizational policies, industry standards, and applicable federal and state regulations.

The CNA assists with restorative and supportive care, activity program implementation, participant monitoring, documentation, and maintaining a safe and respectful environment. This role also functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team and supports the overall care and well-being of Elderhaus PACE participants.

Key Responsibilities

The CNA will:

• Provide care according to Elderhaus PACE approved care plans, nursing orders, policies, procedures, and standards.
• Assist participants with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, hair care, mouth care, eating, hand and foot nail care, toileting, and personal hygiene.
• Assist participants with walking, wheelchair use, self-exercise, transfers, and safe movement.
• Assist with lifting and transporting participants using proper lifting techniques.
• Monitor and assist participants with meals and nourishments and record consumption as needed.
• Provide bed pan, urinal, and incontinent care.
• Record participant weight, measurements, vital signs, food intake, output, and other assigned observations.
• Document care, participant activities, appearance, and relevant health information according to Elderhaus PACE policy.
• Notify the supervisor of participant changes, concerns, difficulties, errors, or occurrences.
• Note changes in a participant’s physical or emotional health and communicate this information to the appropriate staff person.
• Provide and maintain a safe environment for participants.
• Support quality improvement initiatives.
• Follow risk management, safety, infection control, employee TB screening, security, fire safety, OSHA, and other applicable requirements.
• Handle potentially infectious specimens with appropriate biohazard precautions and practice Universal Precautions.
• Maintain confidentiality of participant, client, family, and organizational information.
• Participate in continuing education classes, required staff meetings, and training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates should have:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current Certified Nursing Assistant certification.
• At least one year of experience working with frail or elderly populations required.
• Valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Medical clearance for communicable diseases and required immunizations prior to direct participant contact.
• Ability to complete required position-specific competencies before assuming participant care responsibilities.

Skills and Abilities

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Compassionate, respectful, and participant-centered care.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate documentation.
• Good communication, active listening, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships with participants, caregivers, families, and staff.
• Dependability and consistent compliance with scheduled work hours.
• Ability to follow care plans, nursing direction, policies, and procedures.
• Sound judgment and ability to report changes or concerns promptly.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Commitment to participant dignity, privacy, safety, and well-being.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

This position works in a participant care environment serving older adults with complex needs. The role may involve direct personal care, participant transfers, mobility assistance, exposure to infection, and caring for individuals with various cognitive abilities.

The position requires the ability to communicate verbally with staff, participants, caregivers, families, and community partners. The role also requires standing, walking, occasional pushing, pulling, and lifting. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Elderhaus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits for Full-Time* Employees

• Comprehensive Health Coverage including Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Accident Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Annual Leave (PAL)
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Wellness Program
• Teladoc (24/7/365 Healthcare Access)

*Full-time employees working at least 30 hours per week are eligible to participate in the EveryAge benefits program. Benefits are subject to plan terms, eligibility requirements, and enrollment deadlines.