CNA, Healthcare Nursing

Overview

$2,500 HIRING BONUS FOR FULL-TIME (Must be scheduled 30+ hours weekly)!
Come join our awesome team as a full-time CNA with Senior Comm Unity Care of Colorado PACE in Montrose, Colorado! Senior Comm Unity Care of Colorado PACE is part of Volunteers of America National Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare subsidiary of the Volunteers of America parent organization.

Pay: $19.50 - $23.50 per hour based on previous work experience

Schedule: Full-Time | 80 hours per pay period |

Shifts:

6am-2pm, 8am-4pm, 12-8pm or 2-10pm | Days will vary and include occasional weekends

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

Additional Benefits (minimal to no cost to employees): Scholarships;
Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
Wellness program;
Life insurance (with option to purchase additional);
Short-term disability;
Loan program; NEW! Net Spend – Get paid early:
Tap into 50% of your earnings before payday;
Ministry Program

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is responsible for providing and assisting participants with activities of daily living, restorative and supportive care necessary to preserve the ability of participants to live independently in the community. Assists in monitoring and reporting health status and provides a safe environment for PACE participants. Functions as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team. This position may require travel to participant homes.

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Current License as Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A) in the state of Colorado required.
• A minimum of one year’s experience in working with the frail or elderly population required.
• Must have medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before having direct participant contact.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance and have means of transportation.

• Knowledge of principles, practices standards and techniques of a C.N.A.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
• Knowledge of medical equipment and how to use and maintain it.
• Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, co-workers, medical staff, and the public.
• Skilled in identifying and recommending problem resolution.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to utilize computers and other electronic devices for tasks such as timekeeping, in-servicing and documentation.

• Consult daily with the Personal Care Supervisor (or designee) to be updated on participant status, changes in plan of care, and scheduled visits.
• Under the direction of the Home Care Manager and Personal Care Supervisor, assist participants in the home and in the day center with the following duties:
  • Personal hygiene including skin, mouth, hair care and bathing/showering.
  • Assists participants in and out of bed and with ambulation.
  • Assists with prescribed exercises as taught by appropriate personnel.
  • Prepares meals, including therapeutic diets, assists participants with meals and feeding.
  • Assist participants to the bathroom, use of commodes, bedpans, or urinals.
  • Assists with medications that are ordinarily self-administered.
• Other duties taught by a health professional for specific participants (e.g., taking vitals, changing colostomy bags, non-sterile dressing, non-sterile bowel and bladder hygiene care).
• Assists participants with Independent Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) including grocery shopping, cleaning, changing bed linens, laundry, meal preparation, and other routine household care; reports changes to the Personal Care Supervisor (or designee).
• Assists with participant activities in the Day Center, including meal service and cleanup.
• Maintains daily cleaning of the Day Center and infection control measures.
• Completes appropriate documentation of services provided following Senior Comm…