Blue Ridge Independence at Home

Certified Nursing Assistant

$19 - $22.81 / hour

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – PACE Program

Join Blue Ridge Care Services and Make a Difference Every Day

At Blue Ridge Care Services, we deliver extraordinary care to improve life's journey. As a mission-driven, not-for-profit healthcare organization, we provide innovative and compassionate services through hospice, serious illness care, grief support, and the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE).

Our PACE program helps older adults remain living safely and independently in their homes and communities while receiving comprehensive, coordinated healthcare services. If you're passionate about caring for seniors and making a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Position Summary

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides direct personal care and supportive services to PACE participants in the center and home setting. Under the supervision of the Clinical Nursing Coordinator, the CNA assists participants with activities of daily living, promotes safety and independence, observes changes in participant condition, and supports the interdisciplinary care team in delivering exceptional participant-centered care.

What You'll Do

Personal Care & Participant Support

  • Assist participants with bathing, grooming, dressing, oral care, and personal hygiene.

  • Help participants with mobility, transfers, ambulation, and positioning.

  • Assist with toileting needs, including use of commodes, bedpans, and urinals.

  • Support participants during meals and assist with prescribed therapeutic diets.

  • Assist with self-administered medications as directed.

  • Perform delegated care tasks such as:

    • Obtaining vital signs

    • Non-sterile dressing changes

    • Colostomy care

    • Non-sterile bowel and bladder hygiene care

Participant Engagement

  • Lead and participate in recreational, social, and therapeutic group activities.

  • Build positive relationships with participants and families.

  • Promote participant dignity, independence, and quality of life.

Observation & Communication

  • Monitor participant health and well-being.

  • Report physical, emotional, or cognitive changes to nursing staff promptly.

  • Document care provided according to organizational standards.

  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support individualized care plans.

Additional Responsibilities

  • Provide light homemaker and household support services as assigned.

  • Assist the Dietitian with meal service at the center.

  • Maintain compliance with all organizational policies, OSHA, CDC, state, and federal regulations.

  • Protect participant privacy and maintain confidentiality at all times.

  • Participate in required training, educational opportunities, and staff meetings.


Schedule (Options)

  • Friday, Saturday, Sunday (3x10hr OR 3x12hr)

  • Saturday, Sunday, Monday (3x10h OR 3x12hr)

Qualifications

Required

  • High school diploma or equivalent.

  • Current, unrestricted Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.

  • Active CPR certification.

  • Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance.

  • Medical clearance and required immunizations prior to participant contact.

  • Minimum of one year of experience working with frail, elderly, or geriatric populations.

Preferred

  • Experience working in home care, senior care, long-term care, PACE, or community-based healthcare settings.

  • Strong communication and customer service skills.

  • Passion for serving older adults.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

  • Ability to push or pull equipment and participants using proper body mechanics.

  • Frequent standing, walking, bending, and assisting participants with mobility.

  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

  • Ability to communicate clearly with participants, families, and team members.

Why Blue Ridge Care Services?

✅ Meaningful work that improves lives every day
✅ Collaborative and supportive team environment
✅ Mission-driven organization committed to exceptional care
✅ Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education
✅ Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees

Apply Today!

Join a team that is redefining how communities experience aging and healthcare. If you're a compassionate CNA who is dedicated to delivering exceptional care and supporting seniors in living independently, we encourage you to apply today.

Blue Ridge Care Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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