CNA

Care Synergy•Colorado Springs, CO

24d

About The Position

Pikes Peak Hospice & Palliative Care is hiring a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) to provide quality supportive and skilled care within the CNA’s scope of practice, promoting comfort and dignity for patients receiving hospice, palliative, and/or home care. The role is based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The listed pay range is $19.93–$24.42 per hour. Supplemental pay may include mileage, overtime, and shift differentials, depending on position, schedule, and availability. Mileage is reimbursed at $0.625 per mile. The CNA provides care according to the Plan of Care established by the RN Case Manager and/or assigned RN, communicates observations and patient needs to nursing and clinical staff, and participates in interdisciplinary team meetings as assigned. The role includes working with patients from neonates through geriatrics and representing the agency positively with patients, families, and facility staff. The organization describes a supportive, respectful workplace and a culture that values work-life balance, engagement, community, and outreach. Benefits and programs listed include employer medical premium contributions, employer-funded HSA contributions, paid time off, paid holidays, a 403(b) plan with employer match, company-paid life and AD&D insurance, education reimbursement, certification pay, referral rewards, service awards, early wage access, legal and identity protection, and leadership development training.

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 is desired; hospice experience is preferred. New graduates are accepted.

Responsibilities

Provide supportive and skilled care within the CNA’s scope of practice to promote patient comfort and dignity.
Represent the agency positively and uphold positive public relations with patients, families, and facility staff.
Deliver care according to the Plan of Care established by the RN Case Manager and/or assigned RN.
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, or contact the Clinical Manager if the Case Manager is unavailable.
Assist with ambulation, range-of-motion exercises, positioning, turning, and transfers according to patient 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 dressing assistance.
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.

Benefits

Employer pays over 90% of the employee medical premium in some plans.
Health Savings Account with employer funding of $1,000 for single coverage or $2,000 for family coverage.
Paid time off/vacation pay: 18 days in the first year for full-time team members.
Seven paid holidays and 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.
Certification pay.
Discover-a-Star team member referral program.
Team member service awards.
Early wage access.
Legal and identity protection.
Leadership development training programs.
Paid mileage reimbursement at $0.625 per mile.
Potential overtime and shift differentials, based on position, schedule, and/or availability.