CNA Class Attendees
About The Position
Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center is offering a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training course. This is a course-training opportunity only and is not a paid position. Eight applicants will be accepted. Participants attend the CNA training course according to course guidelines and State of Colorado requirements and agree to a CNA training agreement. The posting also describes CNA duties at the Care Center, where CNAs provide person-directed care to residents (“Neighbors”), with additional focus on coordinating meal service and meaningful activities. The role involves assisting with residents’ care plans, personal care and activities of daily living, meal service, mobility, comfort, and engagement. It includes documenting care, monitoring and reporting changes in residents’ conditions, maintaining confidentiality, and keeping equipment and work areas clean. Work is performed in person in a busy clinical environment, with schedules set by the Director of Nursing or designee and potentially including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Requirements
- Attend the Eben Ezer CNA training course according to course guidelines and State of Colorado requirements.
- Agree to a CNA training agreement.
- Have training in safe food handling.
- Work independently and as part of a team, cooperating with multiple departments.
- Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Manage time and resources effectively.
- Maintain punctuality when reporting to and leaving work.
- Demonstrate willingness and ability to learn and perform duties required by the Nursing Department.
- Interact politely with Neighbors, families, coworkers, and others associated with the position.
- Understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
- Follow safety measures to protect Neighbors, oneself, and coworkers.
- Push or pull up to 250 pounds regularly using a wheelchair.
- Lift 0–50 pounds regularly independently and 50+ pounds occasionally with assistance.
- Frequently walk, stand, bend, lift, and push; be on one’s feet for up to 90% of the shift.
Responsibilities
- Follow the values, mission, and philosophy of Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center.
- Become familiar with each Neighbor’s care plan and assist with care, including dining, personal care, bathing, and social interests.
- Assist with meal service by taking orders and helping prepare and serve meals.
- Ensure Neighbors are engaged in meaningful activities each day.
- Provide privacy, physical comfort, and support with activities of daily living in accordance with care plans.
- Provide mental, emotional, and physical support; treat Neighbors with dignity and respect; and encourage mental activity and independence.
- Provide meals, snacks, and fluids, and assist Neighbors with eating when needed.
- Document all care provided.
- Provide preventative skin care and pressure-ulcer prevention measures, including turning, repositioning, shifting weight, bridging, using special cushions, and monitoring.
- Perform basic vital-sign measurements, including temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure.
- Assist with ambulation and mobility using appropriate lifts or gait belts according to established lift policy.
- Clean equipment such as over-bed tables, commodes, and bed pans, and keep work areas neat and clean.
- Perform rounds with and report to the oncoming shift.
- Monitor changes in Neighbors’ conditions and report abnormal changes to the charge nurse.
- Maintain confidentiality of work-related information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Perform other duties as assigned based on Care Center needs or requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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