CNA- Certified Nursing Assistant

The Center at Park West • Pueblo, CO

1d • $18 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

The Center at Park West is looking for a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide direct care to residents. This care must be delivered in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations. We offer beautiful state-of-the-art facilities, physician-driven care plans designed to maximize the quality of care, and an environment that encourages team involvement and fosters new ideas. Relocation packages and sign-on bonuses are available for qualified candidates.

Requirements

• Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Assistant certification for the State of Colorado.
• Must possess a current, unencunmbered, active certification to practice as a C.N.A in the applicable state-must report any situations that may arise in which the certification could be effected
• CPR BLS License Required

Responsibilities

• Prepares for new admissions by ensuring rooms are ready and welcome packets are prepared
• Greets new admissions and makes them and their family members feel welcome and comfortable. Gets patient settled and follows new admit protocol.
• Communicates with nursing staff and care team effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Prepares resident for therapy services, appointments and meals
• Keeps residents room tidy and free of clutter
• Assists with ADLs
• Takes vitals and record them according to protocol
• Carries out restorative and rehabilitative programs, to include self-help and care.
• Answers call lights and assists residents in a timely manner
• Administers services within the applicable scope of practice
• Ensures resident is following dietary allowances. Report problem areas to the Nurse Supervisor
• Assists in arranging transportation for residents as appropriate
• Compliant with the rights of residents in a skilled nursing facility and act in a manner consistent with and respectful of those rights
• Maintains Relias training and in-service requirements
• Performs charting duties as required and in accordance with established charting and documentation policies and procedures and applicable state and federal regulations
• Charts notes in professional and appropriate manner that timely, accurately and thoroughly reflects the care provided to the resident, as well as the resident’s response to the care
• Takes direction from charge staff

Benefits

• Relocation packages
• Sign-on bonuses
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Repayment
• Costco, Sam's Club, Amazon or Walmart plus memberships
• Referral programs
• Generous PTO Package
• Employer 401k Matching
• Medical, dental, vision, along with the other ancillary benefits offered almost immediately (waiting period waived)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED