CNA II; Client Care Aide II - RIFLE Veterans Community Living Center **WESTERN SLOPE

Job Overview

Position:
Nursing Assistant (CNA) at the Colorado State Veterans Community Living Center in Rifle. Full‑time and part‑time opportunities are available. Current Colorado residents only.

Location:

CO State Veterans Community Living Center at Rifle, located on the western slope of Colorado. The center provides skilled nursing care for veterans, spouses, and qualifying “Gold Star” parents.

• Perform basic nursing care: bathing, feeding, dressing, transferring, ambulating, positioning, lifting, range of motion, toileting, skin care, and social interaction to meet residents’ basic needs.
• Assist nursing staff with resident safety, mobility programs, assistive devices, and perform CPR as needed.
• Conduct basic resident assessments: vital signs, weight, bowel/bladder use, intake and output, and record findings.
• Maintain infection control practices and perform equipment checks and maintenance.
• Communicate with RN/LPN regarding resident condition changes and participate in GAPA and restorative meetings.
• Transport residents for medical appointments using state vehicles when required and attend educational training and staff meetings.

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least one year of professional CNA experience or similar duties.
• Valid CNA certification from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies, or a valid LPN license from Colorado or a state participating in the Nurse Licensure Compact.
• Willingness to submit to a background check, TB test, and to carry a valid driver’s license.
• Availability for shift work (day, evening, night, holidays, weekends) and on‑call rotation as defined by facility protocol.

• Full background checks: CBI name check, fingerprint check, court database, Medicare fraud database, reference checks, professional license verification, drug screen, and CAPS compliance.
• Must be a Colorado resident throughout employment.
• Valid non‑restricted Colorado driver’s license or a U.S. driver’s license within 30 miles of the state border. Out‑of‑state license holders must obtain a Colorado license within 30 days of start date.
• Must complete TB testing and comply with infection prevention protocols.
• On‑call rotation and shift work as defined by facility protocol.

• Retirement benefits: PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401(k) and 457 plans.
• Medical and dental health plans.
• Health Savings Account.
• Paid life insurance.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage.
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave.
• State of Colorado Employee Benefit Hub Resource Center.
• Employee Wellness program.
• Flexible schedules and work‑life programs.
• Remote work arrangements for eligible positions.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility for some positions.

The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and serve them. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status.