CNA

Care Synergy•Colorado Springs, CO

24d•$20 - $24

About The Position

Pikes Peak Hospice & Palliative Care is hiring a full-time Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The CNA provides supportive and skilled care within their scope of practice to promote patient comfort and dignity in hospice, palliative care, and/or home care settings. The role serves patients from neonates through geriatrics and represents the agency positively in interactions with patients, families, and facility staff. The CNA follows the Plan of Care established by the RN Case Manager or assigned RN, communicates observations and patient needs to appropriate clinical staff, and participates in interdisciplinary team meetings as assigned. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The pay range is $19.93–$24.42 per hour. Supplemental pay may include paid mileage, overtime, and shift differentials, depending on position, schedule, and availability. Mileage and eligible expenses are reimbursed at $0.625 per mile. Care Synergy is a network of mission-driven nonprofit healthcare organizations serving ill, frail, and primarily elderly individuals through hospice, home health, palliative care, CAPABLE, wellness, and PACE programs. Its affiliates collaborate across Colorado’s Front Range to provide care that maximizes comfort, dignity, and quality of life.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current Colorado CNA license.
Valid Colorado driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.
Current CPR certification.
Ability to lift, push, or pull a minimum of 35 pounds.

Nice To Haves

One year of CNA experience desired; hospice experience preferred. New graduates are accepted.

Responsibilities

Deliver care according to the Plan of Care established by the RN Case Manager or assigned RN, and communicate observations and knowledge of patient needs and preferences to the Clinical Manager, RN Case Manager, or assigned RN.
Participate in interdisciplinary team/group meetings as assigned.
Communicate with the Case Manager about the Plan of Care and urgent patient-care needs; contact the Clinical Manager if the Case Manager is unavailable.
Assist patients with ambulation, range-of-motion exercises, positioning, turning, and transfers according to their abilities, tolerance, and preferences.
Take and record vital signs, observe changes in patient condition or behavior, and promptly report changes to appropriate licensed nursing personnel.
Provide personal care, including bathing, peri-care, shampooing, oral hygiene, denture care, nail care, shaving, and assistance with dressing.
Assist with toileting needs, including bedpan or urinal use, catheter care, and changing briefs; administer suppositories or enemas when delegated and supervised.
Address food and fluid needs by preparing meals, feeding patients, and/or offering fluids.
Help maintain skin integrity and prevent pressure ulcers, skin tears, or other damage by changing incontinent patients, turning and repositioning them, and applying lotion.
Represent the agency positively and uphold positive public relations with patients, families, and facility staff.

Benefits

Employer pays over 90% of employee medical premiums in some plans.
Health Savings Account with employer funding of $1,000 for single coverage or $2,000 for family coverage.
Extensive paid time off; full-time team members receive 18 days in their first year.
Seven paid holidays plus an additional floating holiday.
403(b) retirement plan with employer match of 50% up to 8% of total compensation.
Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
Education reimbursement program.
Clinical career ladders.
Certification pay.
Team member referral program.
Team member service awards.
Early wage access.
Legal and identity protection.
Leadership development training programs.
Career and logo wear.
Two free, confidential benefit programs.