CNA Inpatient Care Center - Days

Care Synergy•Denver, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Denver Hospice has an immediate opening for a CNA - Day Shift, Inpatient Care Center. This role provides quality supportive and skilled care within their scope of practice to promote comfort and dignity for patients in the hospice care, palliative care and/or home care setting. The CNA represents the agency positively and upholds positive public relations with patients, families, and facility staff. The Certified Nursing Assistant is able to work with neonates through geriatrics. They deliver care based on the Plan of Care (POC) established by the RN Case Manager and/or assigned RN, and communicates observations and knowledge of patient needs and preferences to the Clinical Manager, RN Case Manager, or assigned RN. The CNA is part of the Interdisciplinary Team/Group (IDT/IDG) and participates in meetings as assigned. They communicate with the Case Manager, as needed, regarding the Plan of Care and any urgent needs regarding patient care. If unavailable, they will reach out to the Clinical Manager accordingly.

Requirements

Current Colorado CNA license.
Current CPR certification. CPR must be provided and/or obtained within 14 days of hire.
Ability to lift/push/pull minimum of 35 lbs.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
One year CNA experience desired (hospice preferred).
Six month’s CNA experienced desired if position is for home health.
New Graduates accepted.

Responsibilities

Assists with ambulation, range-of-motion exercises, positioning, turning and transfers according to patient’s abilities, tolerance and preference.
Takes and records vital signs, observes changes in patient’s condition or behavior; promptly reports any changes to appropriate licensed nursing personnel.
Provides personal care to patients, including bathing, peri-care, shampoo, oral hygiene, denture care, nail care, shaving and assisting with dressing.
Aides/assists with patient’s toileting needs, including bedpan/urinal use, catheter care, changing briefs, and when delegated and supervised, administers suppositories/enemas.
Periodically addresses food and fluid issues by preparing meals, feeding patient and/or offering fluids.
Helps to maintains patient’s skin integrity to prevent pressure ulcers, skin tears or other damage by changing incontinent patients, turning, repositioning and applying lotion.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

Paid Mileage/Shift Diff/Stipends/Overtime
Mileage and expense reimbursement at sixty-two and a half cents per mile
Two, free, confidential and robust benefit programs
Employer pays over 90% of employee medical premium in some plans
Health Savings Account (HSA) with significant Employer Funding: Single $1,000, Family $2,000
Extensive Paid Time Off (PTO/Vacation Pay): 18 days in the first year for FT team members
Seven Paid Holidays with an additional Floating Holiday
403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match: 50% match up to 8% of total compensation
Company-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
Career & Logo wear
Education Reimbursement Program
Clinical Career Ladders
Certification Pay
Generous Discover-a-Star Team Member Referral Program
Team Member Service Awards
Early Wage Access
Legal and Identity Protection
Robust Leadership Development Training Programs