Northland *PACE* Senior Care Services is looking for Certified Nurse Assistants (CNAs)that love to work with the elderly!
*PACE* is a Medicare program and Medicaid state option that gives community-based care and services to people 55 or older who otherwise would need a nursing home level of care.
The heart of the program is a team of professionals called Inter-Disciplinary Team (IDT) that coordinates all aspects of healthcare either at our Day Center Clinic or in our participant's homes to enhance their quality of life.
As a member of the PACE Team, the Certified Nurse Assistant provides physical assistance and attendant care to participants across care settings (center, home, transportation).
They assist with Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs), nursing care, restorative therapies, activities and meals.
Northland PACE promotes a family orientated atmosphere allowing our employees work/life balance.
We have a highly competitive salaries and benefit packages.
*Education/Experience:* Completion of a CNA training program approved by the State of ND or approved equivalency test.
Alternate training includes completion of a home health aide program or a certified nurse’s aide program.
Some experience as a homemaker, personal care aide, home health aide or nursing assistant is desirable.
*Licensure, registry or certification required: *Certified Nursing Assistant in ND.
Current, valid North Dakota driver’s license.
*Special Training/Skills:* Interdisciplinary teamwork, ability to work effectively with culturally, economically and educationally diverse populations, and form positive interpersonal relations in dealing with a wide range of staff and participants is essential.
Ability to assist with personal care at home and in center, including transportation.
Initiative and resourcefulness.
Use of discretion, tact, patience and good judgement.
Empathetic and compassionate attitude in care for the elderly.
Ability to understand and carry out non-technical verbal and written directions, record messages, and keep records.
Ability to get along well with others and gain the cooperation of the participants.
Able to hand difficult situations in a professional manner.
Routine work involving the personal care and program activities of the participants.
Proven record of excellent attendance.
*Physical Demands: *Must be able to see, hear, and verbally communicate.
Must be able to move about freely and possess manual dexterity and visual acuity.
Moderate amount of walking.
Must be able to move about freely, lift and turn participants.
*Working Conditions:* Primarily inside, well-lit, climate controlled environment; however, will require travel in various weather elements (rain, snow, cold, warm temperatures etc.
).
Frequent travel for home visits.
Must have reliable transportation.
Potential exposure to infectious diseases and environmental hazards.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Disability insurance
* Flexible schedule
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
* Geriatrics
* Home Health
Physical setting:
* Long term care
Standard shift:
* Day shift
* Evening shift
Supplemental schedule:
* Holidays
Weekly schedule:
* Monday to Friday
* Rotating weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Bismarck, ND 58501: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Application Question(s):
* Do you have a valid drivers license and auto insurance?
Experience:
* elderly: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
* CNA Certification (Required)
Willingness to travel:
* 25% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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