CNA, Healthcare Nursing

Company Address: EC Horizons Health Care, Horizons Care Center, 11411 Hwy 65, Eckert, CO 81418, USA

$2500 HIRING BONUS FOR FULLTIME (60+ HOURS PER PAY PERIOD)!

Come join our awesome team as a Nursing Assistant (CNA) with Horizons Care Center.

Horizons Care Center is part of Volunteers of America National Services, which serves as the Housing and Healthcare subsidiary of the Volunteers of America parent organization and proudly listed among the Best Nursing Homes by U.S. News & World Report!

Hourly Pay: $19.00-$23.00 per hour, based on experience!

Schedules: Fulltime three (3) 12-hour shifts per week, every other weekend required.

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Saving Account (FSA)
• 403(b) - with discretionary contribution
• Paid Vacation/Sick Time
• Employee Referral Program

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness program
• Life insurance (with an option to purchase additional)
• Short term disability
• Loan program
• Net Spend option: 50% of wages before payday
• Ministry Program

The primary role of the Nursing Assistant (CNA) is to provide assigned residents with routine daily nursing care in accordance with established facility nursing care procedures and, in a manner, compliant with all state and federal regulations as well as with any applicable facility policies and procedures.

• Assists residents with personal cares, including bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, bed mobility, toileting and eating. Documents ADL’s appropriately.
• Follows all shift routines, policy and procedures regarding accurate performance of vital signs, weights, etc. Understands/supports Resident Bill of Rights.
• Serves meals and assists residents with eating. Records accurate food and fluid intake as assigned. Reports any chewing or swallowing difficulty to the nurse.
• Assists the resident with the restorative nursing program including but not limited to passive and active range of motion, ambulation with appropriate assistive devices and use of transfer belt.
• Uses safety standards at all times in transfer gait of residents: (a) Uses 2 trained staff members for all mechanical lifts, gait belt and/or proper mechanical equipment for all transfers/ambulation of residents. (b) Uses proper body mechanics. (c) Ambulates/ transfers residents per plan of care. (d) Positions residents to maintain body alignment per policy and procedure and plan of care.
• Reports promptly to the nurse any changes in the resident condition.
• Answers call lights promptly and determines residents’ needs.
• Neatly makes and changes bed linens.
• Ensures that residents are clean, neatly dressed according to preference or age, and well-groomed.
• Reports any indication of resident illness to the nurse. Completes Stop ’N’ Watch forms on Point of Click or uses paper form.
• Follows standard precautions and works within OSHA guidelines. Follows infection prevention and infection control policy/procedure: (a) Follows resident skin care protocol. (b) Properly cleans and stores resident equipment. (c) Maintains sanitary conditions in common areas (e.g., tub rooms, dining areas, and hallways). (d) Follows basic principles of linen handling. (e) Follows principles of universal precautions. (f) Follows isolation precautions. (g) Reports any concern related to infection control to nurse.
• Observe and report any noted changes in mental status to the nurse.
• Report to charge nurse all incidents/accidents that occur involving employee, residents, and visitors.
• Treats and ensures that residents are treated with respect and dignity. Shows respect for resident’s right to confidentiality, dignity and privacy.
• Immediately reports any suspected abuse or neglect per facility policy.
• Remains aware and takes special precautions to ensure a clean and safe environment for residents and staff.
• Reports any equipment malfunction to designated employee.
• Completes miscellaneous tasks related to care of residents (e.g., transporting patients).
• Reports to nurse prior to shift and at end of shift.
• Accurately documents vital signs, weights, intake and output as delegated per…