CNA, Healthcare Nursing

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: NEW WAGES $19.50 - $23.50 per hour based on experience

Schedule: Days will vary and includes occasional weekends, shift times can be as follow: 6am-2pm, 8am-4pm, 12-8pm or 2-10pm; 80 hours per pay period

Employer/Employee 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

Benefits with minimal to no cost to employees:

• Scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness program
• Life insurance (with an 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 is responsible for providing and assisting participants with activities of daily living, restorative and supportive care necessary to the preservation of assisting participant's in living independently in the community. Assists in monitoring and reporting the health status and providing a safe environment for the PACE participants of Senior Comm Unity Care. Functions as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team.

This position may require travel to participant homes.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Current License as Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A) in the state of Colorado require.
• 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.

Skills and Knowledge:

• 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 how to use and maintain.
• 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Consults each day with the Personal Care Supervisor (or designee) to be updated on Senior Comm Unity Care participant's status, changes in plan of care and to confirm scheduled visits.
• Under the direction and supervision of the Home Care Manager and Personal Care Supervisor assists participants in the home and in the day center with the following duties:
  • Personal hygiene such as skin, mouth, hair care and bathing/showering.
  • Assists participants in and out of bed, assisting with ambulation.
  • Assisting with prescribed exercise which participants and aide have been taught by appropriate personnel.
  • Prepares meals, including therapeutic diets, assists participants with meals and feeding.
  • Assist participants to the bathroom or in using commodes, bedpans, or urinals.
  • Assisting participants with medications which are ordinarily self-administered.

Other duties taught by a health profession for a specific participant such as: taking of vitals, changing colostomy bags, changing of non-sterile dressing and non-sterile bowel and bladder hygiene care.

• Assists participants with Independent Activities of Daily Living (IADL's) including but not limited to grocery shopping, cleaning, changing bed linens, laundry, meal preparation and other routine household care as assigned. Reports changes in participant's condition and needs to the Personal Care Supervisor (or designee).
• Assists with participant activities in the Day Center, including meal service and clean-up.
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