CNA - PART TIME

Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS)

2d•$20 - $24

About The Position

Come join our awesome team as a Part time Nursing Assistant (CNA) with Horizons Care Center. Horizons Care Center is part of Volunteers of America National Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare subsidiary of the Volunteers of America parent organization and proudly listed among the Best Nursing Homes by U.S. News & World Report! The primary role of the Nursing Assistant (CNA) is to provide assigned residents with routine daily nursing care in accordance with established facility nursing care procedures and, in a manner, compliant with all state and federal regulations as well as with any applicable facility policies and procedures. Situated at the base of the scenic Grand Mesa in Eckert, CO, Horizons Health Care Center offers staff the opportunity to connect with a tight community while surrounded by breathtaking scenery. We help to foster a work-life balance by offering employees paid-time off benefits as part of our comprehensive benefits package. Our diverse and involved staff members are supported by the commitment to maintain relationships of functional trust with every team member, to always practice solutions-focused problem solving, and to continually affirm each team member’s contribution to the quality of our work. Volunteers of America National Services has been certified as a Great Place to Work for 7 years running by its employees! Their work has a special meaning: this is not “just a job”. Take pride in helping others and join us today! At VOANS, we celebrate sharing, encouraging and embracing diversity. Equal employment opportunities are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that blending individual strengths and unique personal differences nurtures and supports our organizations’ shared commitment to our mission and creates an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to do their personal best.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant in the state of CO.
Ability to safely perform the essential functions of the job without harm to self or others.
Ability to prioritize duties.
Ability to understand and follow work assignments.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to utilize computers and other electronic devices for tasks such as timekeeping, in-servicing and documentation.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a long-term care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists residents with personal cares, including bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, bed mobility, toileting and eating. Documents ADL’S appropriately.
Follows all shift routines, policy and procedures regarding accurate performance of vital signs, weights, etc. Understands/supports Resident Bill of Rights.
Serves meals and assists residents with eating. Records accurate food and fluid intake as assigned. Reports any chewing or swallowing difficulty to the nurse.
Assists the resident with the restorative nursing program including but not limited to, passive and active range of motion, ambulation with appropriate assistive devices and use of transfer belt.
Uses safety standards at all times in transfer gait of residents: (a) Uses 2 trained staff members for all mechanical lifts, gait belt and/or proper mechanical equipment for all transfers/ambulation of residents. (b) Uses proper body mechanics. (c) Ambulates/ transfers residents per plan of care. (d) Positions residents to maintain body alignment per policy and procedure and plan of care.
Reports promptly to the nurse any changes in the resident condition.
Answers call lights promptly and determines residents’ needs.
Neatly makes and changes bed linens.
Ensures that residents are clean, neatly dressed according to preference or age, and well-groomed.
Reports any indication of resident illness to the nurse. Completes Stop ’N’ Watch forms on Point of Click or uses paper form.
Follows standard precautions and works within OSHA guidelines. Follows infection prevention and infection control policy/procedure: (a) Follows resident skin care protocol. (b) Properly cleans and stores resident equipment. (c) Maintains sanitary conditions in common areas (e.g., tub rooms, dining areas, and hallways). (d) Follows basic principles of linen handling. (e) Follows principles of universal precautions. (f) Follows isolation precautions. (g) Reports any concern related to infection control to nurse.
Observe and report any noted changes in mental status to the nurse.
Report to charge nurse all incidents/accidents that occur involving employee, residents, and visitors.
Treats and ensures that residents are treated with respect and dignity. Shows respect for resident’s right to confidentiality, dignity and privacy.
Immediately reports any suspected abuse or neglect per facility policy.
Remains aware and takes special precautions to ensure a clean and safe environment for residents and staff.
Reports any equipment malfunction to designated employee.
Completes miscellaneous tasks related to care of residents (e.g., transporting patients).
Reports to nurse prior to shift and at end of shift.
Accurately documents vital signs, weights, intake and output as delegated per facility protocol.
Utilizes electronic systems of documentation as required per facility policy.
Attends designated nursing meetings as scheduled.
Develops and maintains a good working relationship with inter-departmental personnel.
Attends educational offerings and obtains at least twelve (12) hours of continuing education a year per state regulations.
Follows federal and state rules and regulations governing nursing facilities.
Reports emergency situations immediately to nurse.
Responds immediately to an emergency. This includes assisting with the evacuation of residents.
Establishes and maintains respectful communication with all employees, residents and families.
Attends required in-services and completes assigned on-line modules.
Uses proper chain of command to communicate concerns.
Complete all assigned in-services and on-line modules.
Serves on, participates in and attends various committees and meetings of the facility to enhance interdisciplinary process.
Participates/supports activities of facility committees.
Other duties as assigned or directed by nurse.