CNA- **Referral Bonus**

Lakewood Healthcare • Lakewood, CO

110d • $19 - $26

About The Position

Sierra Post Acute is Hiring CNAs! At Sierra Post Acute, we don't just prioritize patient care; we elevate it to new heights every day. Join our dedicated team and experience the joy of working in an environment where excellence and compassion reach their peak. Be part of a workplace where every day brings new opportunities to climb higher and make a meaningful difference. Schedule: 12-hour shifts, 6am-6pm & 6pm-6am, Full-time. Employee Referral Bonus: $500 for all CNAs-paid after 90 days of employment.

Requirements

• Current, unencumbered license to practice as a CNA in Colorado.
• CPR certification.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check as well as Colorado CAPS background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to the residents of the facility under the direction of licensed nurses.
• Use the wristband or photo card file to identify residents before administering treatments, serving meals, etc.
• Report all changes in the resident's condition to the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse as soon as practical.
• Record all entries on flow sheets, notes, charts, etc., in an informative, descriptive manner.
• Report all accidents and incidents you observe on the shift that they occur.
• Agree not to disclose resident's protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator.
• Perform only those nursing care procedures that you have been trained to do.
• Ensure that the resident's room is ready for receiving the resident.
• Greet residents and escort them to their room.
• Make resident comfortable.
• Assist residents with packing their personal possessions when they are being transferred to a new room, or when being discharged.
• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis.
• Meet with your shift's nursing personnel, on a regularly scheduled basis, to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas.
• Participate in and receive the nursing report as instructed.
• Measure and record temperatures, pulses, and respirations (TPRs) of residents, as instructed.
• Check residents routinely to ensure that their personal care needs are being met.
• Assist residents with identifying food arrangements.
• Perform after meal care.
• Assist residents in preparing for medical tests.
• Observe and report the presence of pressure areas and skin breakdowns to prevent decubitus ulcers.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Healthcare Benefits including Vision & Dental (Full-time only).
• 401k with match (Full-time only).
• Paid Time Off (Full-time only).
• Sick Leave.
• Continuous Training and Growth Opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: High school or GED