Lead CNA

Job Summary:

Are you ready to lead, mentor, and inspire in a dynamic elder care setting? We're seeking a Lead CNA for our PACE Day Center, reporting to the Day Center Director. In this pivotal role, you'll organize daily CNA assignments, provide ongoing support and training for new and established staff, and help maintain a calm, positive environment for our participants. You'll serve as a vital link between the interdisciplinary team (IDT), sharing information from meetings and ensuring that staff and participants benefit from coordinated, compassionate care. As the Lead CNA, you'll work closely with both the Day Center RN and the Health Center, collaborating to address participant concerns and that nursing recommendations are carried out. You'll oversee completion of all CNA tasks, monitor vital signs and documentation, enforce behavioral and infection control protocols, and ensure care plans are followed accurately. Your leadership extends to facilitating staff education, guiding competency assessments, assisting with interviews, and solving staffing challenges across departments. We're looking for an organized professional with strong communication skills, a passion for mentoring, and proven leadership abilities. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are committed to excellence in elder care, apply today. Join our mission-driven PACE Day Center and help shape a supportive, high-quality community for staff and participants alike. Full job description available on our website at www.pace-ri.org /careers/ Interested applicants are encouraged to apply online or submit their cover letter and resume via email to sdaniels@pace-ri.org About the

PACE Organization of Rhode Island:

With a mission to blend and deliver medical and social care for older adults with significant health needs who want to continue living at home, the PACE Organization of Rhode Island provides Community-Based Health Care and Support Services in order to ensure the needs of our participants are fully met through a plan of care that is specific to each and every person. PACE-RI is dedicated to the values of equal employment opportunity and strives to develop and cultivate a diverse and knowledgeable workforce dedicated to its mission. All applicants will be considered on the basis of their qualifications and ability to perform the job successfully.

Benefits:

PACE-RI offers a full benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 403b with 3% match, Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account options, 11 Paid Holidays, and Paid Time Off (including your birthday).

Pay:

$24.00 per hour

Benefits:

403(b) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have experience working with Dementia patients? This role will temporarily be in Newport, RI for a few months. Would you be willing to work at this location during that time? Are you willing to attend Orientation in East Providence, RI?

Experience:

CNA:

3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

RI CNA License (Required)

Work Location:

In person