What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pace KC - Center Based Certified Nursing Assistant position at Swope Health PACE KC?
As a Day Center CNA for Swope Health Services, you will be part of a team of caregivers to provide care for the people who need it most. The Day Center CNA provides quality care to participants, under the supervision of the Supervisor of the Day Center and nurses in accordance with PACE KC policies and procedures. You will also perform related tasks in accordance with the participant's plan of care. If you have a passion for working with a team of dedicated caregivers to make care visible every day, this role is for you.
Successful Candidates will have:
- Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certification
- 1 year of experience working with the geriatric population.
- Knowledge of principles, practices, standards, and techniques of a CNA.
- Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team model, interfacing and collaborating with a wide range of clinical and social services disciplines who work together to manage the PACE participants' care.
- Proficient with Electronic Medical Records (EMS)
Associates must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or obtain an approved exemption for vaccination accommodation based on a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief.
About PACE KC:
PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) is a healthcare program that provides a full range of personalized healthcare and wellness services to allow older adults to age gracefully in their home communities.
PACE emphasizes comprehensive, coordinated, and preventive care in a way that treats the whole person – addressing physical, emotional, and psychological needs. A team of providers works together across many disciplines to help PACE members achieve and maintain their health and wellness goals.
We support our team members with:
- Medical benefits (including a Health Savings Account option), dental and vision
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Company-paid benefits such as life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Days Off beginning at 12 days annually, effective the first day of employment
- Eight annual company-paid holidays; One annual paid personal day
Swope Health/PACE KC is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.