CNA

EBEN EZER LUTHERAN CARE CENTER•Brush, CO

10d•$17 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Join our compassionate care team! ALL SHIFTS AVAILABLE Full-time/Part-time/PRN (as needed) Primary Job Purpose: To provide direct and indirect resident centered care to those people who live at Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center Essential Job Functions: Practice the Values, the Mission, and Philosophy of Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center. Assist in implementing care of Neighbors by becoming familiar with each neighbors plan of care to include but not limited to grooming, bathing, dressing, oral care, and toileting as outlined in the care plan. Provides for privacy while giving personal care. Provides physical comfort by assisting neighbors with activities of daily living. Gives mental, emotional, and physical support in accordance with care plans. Always treats neighbors with dignity and respect. Encourages neighbors to do what they can for themselves. Must demonstrate patience, compassion, and respect toward the elderly and disabled, and encourages neighbors to be mentally active. Answers call bells in a timely manner. Mealtime assistance and feeding assistance to those in need. Passing of ice water and snacks. Documentation of all care given. Pressure ulcer prevention measures; i.e. turning, repositioning, shifting weight, bridging, monitoring and reporting abnormalities. Performs basic vital sign skills: i.e. Temperature, Pulse, Respirations, and Blood Pressure. Assist with ambulation or mobility needs using the proper lift and/or gait belt according to established lift policy. Routine cleaning of equipment such as over bed tables, commodes, bed pans, etc. Also keeps work areas neat and clean. Performs rounds with and reports to on-coming shift. Performs bed checks. Maintains awareness of changes in neighbors’ condition and appropriately reports abnormal changes to the charge nurse. Must maintain confidentiality of all work related information according to HIPPA regulations. In addition to the responsibilities described above, the role may include other responsibilities and duties as assigned on occasion, based upon Eben Ezer needs or requirements.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved Nurse Aid program and hold a current Colorado CNA license.
Must be able to work independently as well as within a team and in cooperation with many departments.
Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to manage time and resources effectively.
Maintain punctuality when reporting to work and leaving work.
Must demonstrate the willingness and ability to learn and perform all duties required by the Nursing Department.
Ability to work and converse in a polite manner with residents, their families, co-workers, and others associated with the position on a daily basis.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions
Must be able to follow safety measures to protect residents, self, and co-workers.
Must be able to push/pull up to 250 pounds regularly using a wheelchair.
Must be able to lift 0-50 pounds regularly by self and 50+ pounds occasionally with assistance.
Frequently walks, stands, bends, lifts, pushes.
Employee will be working in a busy clinical environment which includes being on feet up to 90% of the shift.

Nice To Haves

Experience is a SNF setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in implementing care of Neighbors by becoming familiar with each neighbors plan of care to include but not limited to grooming, bathing, dressing, oral care, and toileting as outlined in the care plan.
Provides for privacy while giving personal care.
Provides physical comfort by assisting neighbors with activities of daily living.
Gives mental, emotional, and physical support in accordance with care plans.
Always treats neighbors with dignity and respect.
Encourages neighbors to do what they can for themselves.
Must demonstrate patience, compassion, and respect toward the elderly and disabled, and encourages neighbors to be mentally active.
Answers call bells in a timely manner.
Mealtime assistance and feeding assistance to those in need.
Passing of ice water and snacks.
Documentation of all care given.
Pressure ulcer prevention measures; i.e. turning, repositioning, shifting weight, bridging, monitoring and reporting abnormalities.
Performs basic vital sign skills: i.e. Temperature, Pulse, Respirations, and Blood Pressure.
Assist with ambulation or mobility needs using the proper lift and/or gait belt according to established lift policy.
Routine cleaning of equipment such as over bed tables, commodes, bed pans, etc. Also keeps work areas neat and clean.
Performs rounds with and reports to on-coming shift.
Performs bed checks.
Maintains awareness of changes in neighbors’ condition and appropriately reports abnormal changes to the charge nurse.
Must maintain confidentiality of all work related information according to HIPPA regulations.

Benefits

Full-time opportunities include: 3 different Medical Insurance options – with two that qualify for an HAS account, offered at the beginning of the month following 60 days of employment
Dental & Vision Insurance - offered at the beginning of the month following 60 days of employment
Free Telehealth Coverage – free access to general medicine doctors, mental health therapists and psychiatrist, dermatologists, nutrition counseling, neck and back care and expert medical advise (offered at the beginning of the month following 60 days of employment)
Free AD&D and basic life insurance – after 1 year of service
Private plan for CO FAMLI Leave coverage
Many Voluntary Benefits Available – Life and AD&D, Whole Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity (offered to full and part-time team members)
Other Benefits – 401K with generous matching
Accrued Paid Leave Time, Paid Sick Leave and Long-Term Sick
Food available daily with our dining services team
Access to employee discount programs
Scholarship Programs