CNA (Experienced) Client Care Aide II - PT & FT -Fitzsimons Veterans Community Living Center, Aurora

This position is open to current Colorado residents only.

Colorado Veterans Community Living Center (VCLC) at Fitzsimons is a beautiful 180-bed, skilled nursing facility serving Colorado's veterans. We strive to honor and respect those living in our community through companionship and person-centered care while providing a comfortable and safe place to live. At Fitzsimons, we provide long-term care and short-term rehab and have a secured memory care neighborhood. We are conveniently located on the medical campus with UC Hospital and the Aurora VA Medical Center.

Fitzsimons celebrates a low 14% staff turnover rate and substantial longevity among staff.

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While in this position, you are required to work at your assigned work location during your scheduled work times.

Please note:

Work arrangements are subject to change at any time.

As a CNA (Client Care Aide II) you will provide basic hands-on patient/resident care in a safe, clean, infection controlled environment by bathing, dressing, grooming, hygiene, skin care, range of motion, positioning, ambulating, transferring, toileting programs, feeding programs, transporting, performing basic assessments (vital signs, blood pressures, weights, etc.), and charting/documenting all of the above. This is a fully operational position responsible for performing the full range of client care aide tasks and problem-solving.

• Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, toileting, and mobility/transferring.
• Perform and record basic clinical tasks such as vital signs, weights, and intake/output measurements.
• Document daily care, observations, and clinical data in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and participate in shift-to-shift reporting.
• Utilize universal precautions, proper lifting techniques, and safety equipment (e.g., transfer belts and lifts) to maintain a secure environment.
• Guide and encourage residents in self-care activities and engage them socially to enhance their overall well-being.
• Explain care steps to residents before and during interactions, and promptly answer call lights.
• Work with the interdisciplinary team to recommend adjustments to routines, schedules, and dietary needs.
• Act as a guide and mentor to newly hired Client Care Aides during their orientation and training period.
• Attend mandatory training, online courses, and staff meetings to stay compliant with state laws, VA regulations, and facility policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must hold and maintain an active CNA certification in good standing from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies, as well as a current BLS Healthcare Provider Card.

• Education/Licensure/Certification/
  
  Experience:

• High school diploma or General Educational Diploma (GED)
• One (1) year of experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position

• Current, valid certification as a Nurse Aide (CNA) from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies will substitute for the high school diploma or GED.
• Current, valid licensure as a Practical Nurse (LPN) from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies or any state participating in the Nurse Licensure Compact will substitute for the experience requirement.

• Experience in a long-term care environment.
• Experience working with veterans or patients who suffer from PTSD.
• Experience working with patients with dementia.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

• FULL BACKGROUND CHECK:
  This position will have direct contact with vulnerable persons (as defined by C.R.S.27-90-111: "Direct contact" means providing face-to-face care, training, supervision, counseling, consultation, or medication assistance to vulnerable persons, regardless of the level of supervision of the department employee. "Direct contact" may include positions in which persons have access to or unsupervised time with clients or patients, including but not limited to maintenance personnel, housekeeping staff, kitchen staff, and security personnel.)
• Full background checks include:
  • CBI & FBI fingerprint check, Colorado Court Database check, Medicare Fraud Database, TRAILS Database check.
• This position will also provide direct care to vulnerable adults requiring a CAPS check (as defined by C.R.S. 26-3.1-101, position provides services & support care to at-risk/vulnerable adults including case management, clergy, physical or mental health services, safety or welfare services).
• This position requires State of Colorado residency at the time of application (unless otherwise identified in the posting), and residency within the state throughout the duration of employment in this position.
• Must complete and pass a tuberculosis (TB) test.
• Must be willing to obtain vaccinations, as required…