The Certified Nursing Assistant is responsible for providing high-quality patient care under the direction of licensed nursing personnel, supporting residents to maintain independence. Essential functions include assisting with daily living activities such as feeding, hygiene, mobility, checking vital signs, and promptly reporting any changes in patient condition to the supervisor.
Requirements summary
A high school diploma is required, along with certification through an accredited training course for Certified Nurse Assistant in the State of Colorado; previous work experience is preferred. Candidates must possess basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and relevant nursing care, along with effective communication skills.
Description At Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center, we provide exceptional care to veterans We're seeking compassionate, dependable Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) who are dedicated to improving the lives we touch.
Pay Range
$ $17.97-$22.91 per hour based on experience and qualifications (eligible for shift differentials).
Shift Differentials
Weekday
Nights -
Monday,
Tuesday,
Wednesday,
Thursday - 7:00 pm - 7:00 am - $3.00 per hour
Weekend
Days -
Saturday,
Sunday - 7:00 am - 7:00 pm - $3.50 per hour
Weekend
Nights -
Friday,
Saturday,
Sunday - 7:00 pm - 7:00 am - $5.00 per hour
Sign-on Bonus: $1,500
Summary
Responsible for a team approached commitment to providing high quality patient care under the direction of licensed nursing personnel. Supports residents/patients to be as independent as possible.
Essential Job Functions
Promotes the mission, vision and values of SPRHC.
Provides support of daily living activities by assisting with serving meals, feeding patients as necessary and ambulating, transferring, turning, and positioning patients; and providing fresh water and nourishment between meals; dressing; oral care; toileting; and general hygiene needs.
Maintains patient stability by checking vital signs and weight; recording intake and output information.
Provides patient comfort by utilizing resources and materials; transporting patients; answering patients’ call lights and requests; and reporting observations of the patient to nursing supervisor.
Documents actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records.
Ensures residents/patients are ready, clean and well-groomed and on time for special tasks, such as visits, physician appointments, etc.
Ensures that any resident/patient change of condition is reported promptly to the licensed nursing professional.
Benefits
Accident Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off
Short-Term Disability
Basic Life Insurance
Dental Benefits
Vision Benefits
Medical Benefits
AD&D
Telehealth Options
Identity Protection
Supplemental Life/AD&D
403b Retirement Fund Options
Cafeteria Meal Discount
Tour Of Duty
Assists in admitting and discharging patients/resident, including inventory of all possessions, etc.
Maintains work operations by following policies and procedures and regulations.
Completes daily and purposeful rounding that ensures patient/resident environment is clean and free of hazards. Assists with cleaning and organizing patient’s/resident’s room and property to ensure all patient/resident needs are being met.
Protects SPRHC’s value by keeping patient information confidential.
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, participating in professional organizations, and maintaining licensure.
Perform other functions as required to fulfill the expectations of the CNA.
Requirements
Minimum Required Education/Experience: High school diploma required. Certification with accredited training course through the State of Colorado for Certified Nurse Assistant. Previous work experience is preferred.
Pre-Employment Knowledge, Abilities and Skills
Basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
Knowledge of relevant nursing care.
Friendly and professional bedside manner.
Effective oral, written, and reading communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with the public, other agencies, employees and administration.
Note
An acceptable combination of education, training and experience that provides the above knowledge, abilities and skills may be substituted.
Necessary
Special
Requirements: Must obtain annual flu vaccination and any job-specific immunizations. Required to submit to a PPD test/screening.
Licenses or Certificates
Certified Nurse Assistant license is required. CPR certification is preferred can be completed upon hire.
Unusual Demands
Work is subject to recurring and inflexible deadlines and frequent interruptions. A task list of specific duties may be added to a job description providing more detailed instruction for specific tasks.
Benefits
All Employees are eligible for: · Employee Assistance Program · 403B retirement fund options (employer match after one year of employment)
Full and part-time positions are eligible for
· Medical benefits including telehealth options · Dental and vision benefits · Basic life insurance and AD&D (employer paid) · Supplemental Life/AD&D · Paid Time Off · Short-term disability (employer paid) · Critical Illness Insurance · Accident Insurance · Identity protection · Cafeteria Meal Discount · Tour of Duty (Paid temporary housing for those who qualify)
If you’re considering joining our team this position will be open for a minimum of 5 days or until filled.
