CNA (Veterans Center) -PRN varied days and shifts , $22.46 shift differentials ($3.00-$5.00)
About The Position
At Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center, we provide exceptional care to veterans We're seeking compassionate, dependable Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) who are dedicated to improving the lives we touch. This is a PRN position. Pay Rate: $22.46 per hour Shift Differentials: Weekday Nights - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday - 7:00 pm - 7:00 am - $3.00 per hour Weekend Days - Saturday, Sunday - 7:00 am - 7:00 pm - $3.50 per hour Weekend Nights - Friday, Saturday, Sunday - 7:00 pm - 7:00 am - $5.00 per hour Summary: Responsible for a team approached commitment to providing high quality patient care under the direction of licensed nursing personnel. Supports residents/patients to be as independent as possible.
Requirements
- High school diploma required.
- Certification with accredited training course through the State of Colorado for Certified Nurse Assistant.
- Previous work experience is preferred.
- Basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
- Knowledge of relevant nursing care.
- Friendly and professional bedside manner.
- Effective oral, written, and reading communication skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with the public, other agencies, employees and administration.
- Must obtain annual flu vaccination and any job-specific immunizations.
- Required to submit to a TB test.
- Certified Nurse Assistant license is required.
- CPR certification is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Promotes the mission, vision and values of SPRHC.
- Provides support of daily living activities by assisting with serving meals, feeding patients as necessary and ambulating, transferring, turning, and positioning patients; and providing fresh water and nourishment between meals; dressing; oral care; toileting; and general hygiene needs.
- Maintains patient stability by checking vital signs and weight; recording intake and output information.
- Provides patient comfort by utilizing resources and materials; transporting patients; answering patients’ call lights and requests; and reporting observations of the patient to nursing supervisor.
- Documents actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records.
- Ensures residents/patients are ready, clean and well-groomed and on time for special tasks, such as visits, physician appointments, etc.
- Ensures that any resident/patient change of condition is reported promptly to the licensed nursing professional.
- Assists in admitting and discharging patients/resident, including inventory of all possessions, etc.
- Maintains work operations by following policies and procedures and regulations.
- Completes daily and purposeful rounding that ensures patient/resident environment is clean and free of hazards. Assists with cleaning and organizing patient’s/resident’s room and property to ensure all patient/resident needs are being met.
- Protects SPRHC’s value by keeping patient information confidential.
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, participating in professional organizations, and maintaining licensure.
- Perform other functions as required to fulfill the expectations of the CNA.
Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- 403B retirement fund options (employer match after one year of employment)
- Medical benefits including telehealth options
- Dental and vision benefits
- Basic life insurance and AD&D (employer paid)
- Supplemental Life/AD&D
- Paid Time Off
- Short-term disability (employer paid)
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Identity protection
- Cafeteria Meal Discount
- Tour of Duty (Paid temporary housing for those who qualify)
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
