Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for Adult Day Health in Wilmington, North Carolina at EveryAge

Elderhaus PACE is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and participant-centered Certified Nursing Assistant I (CNA I) to provide hands-on care and daily assistance to older adults participating 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.

Elderhaus is a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (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.

At Elderhaus, your work helps older adults remain connected to their homes, families, and communities. As a CNA I, you will provide meaningful daily support that protects dignity, encourages independence, and strengthens each 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.

Under the supervision of the Health Care Coordinator, RN, the CNA I provides direct participant care and assistance with activities of daily living. This position helps participants reach and maintain their highest level of functioning while following care plans, organizational policies, industry standards, and applicable federal and state regulations.

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

The CNA I will:

• Provide care according to Elderhaus PACE-approved care plans, nursing orders, policies, procedures, and standards.
• Deliver quality care with full attention to participant rights, dignity, respect, confidentiality, and decision-making.
• 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 bedpan, urinal, and incontinent care.
• Change participant clinic bed linens and maintain clean participant care areas.
• Transport participants to activities and support engagement in the activity program.
• Encourage participant engagement, independence, socialization, and involvement in scheduled activities and daily routines.
• Record participant weights, 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.
• Observe changes in a participant's physical, emotional, or cognitive condition and communicate findings to the appropriate staff member.
• Attend and participate in regularly scheduled meetings to discuss participant care and progress.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team activities as needed and carry out the plan of care as directed.
• Answer call lights promptly for all participants regardless of assignment.
• 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 materials using appropriate biohazard precautions and practice Universal Precautions.
• Maintain confidentiality of participant, family, caregiver, and organizational information.
• Maintain participant records and fulfill Elderhaus PACE documentation and reporting requirements.
• Participate in continuing education, required staff meetings, and training programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualified candidates should have:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current North Carolina Certified Nursing Assistant I (CNA I) certification in good standing.
• Current CPR certification.
• At least one year of experience working with frail, elderly, or medically complex populations preferred.
• Previous experience providing direct patient or participant care preferred.
• 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.

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.

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 infectious materials, and caring for individuals with varying physical and cognitive abilities.

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

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 applicable law.

• 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.