CNA PACE

Care Synergy•Aurora, CO

1d•$21 - $26•Hybrid

About The Position

Colorado PACE has an immediate opening for a CNA, full-time hybrid, Home Care and Day Center. This position is to provide patient care and home maintenance interventions, under the clinical supervision of a registered nurse, as identified in the patient’s plan of care, and in accordance with organization policies and procedures. Maintains flexibility in schedule and responds to unexpected patient care needs and changes in workload and location of work as directed.

Requirements

Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
Minimum Experience: One year of professional experience required, minimum one year experience working with the frail and elderly population, home care or geriatric experience.
Required License: Valid Colorado Driver’s License and proof of Auto Insurance in accordance with state statute.

Responsibilities

Performs and/or assists the patient with personal care activities according to the Plan of Care, including but not limited to hygiene, mobility, and elimination.
Performs and/or assists the patient/family with home maintenance activities according to Plan of Care including but not limited to light housekeeping and meal preparation.
Performs support activities as indicated on the Home Health Aide plan of care including but not limited to supporting independence, providing companionship, and providing respite for families.
Establishes therapeutic relationships with patients and families from a variety of cultural, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Provides emotional support to patients and families in a manner that fosters independence and affirms existing strengths.
Reports to primary nurse on a regular basis and whenever changes in patient condition warrant.
Articulates and consistently utilizes universal precautions and use of specialized personal protective gear as appropriate to patient diagnosis.
Maintains competencies to perform patient care tasks such as: bed bath, shower, change of bed linens, patient transfers, oral care, Foley catheter, etc.
Cleans durable medical equipment as necessary.
Documents care provided and the response of the patient/family per agency policy.
Participates in departmental and/or agency-wide quality improvement activities.

Benefits

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