CNA

Colorado PACE • Aurora, CO

2d • Remote

About The Position

Colorado PACE has an immediate opening for a CNA, full-time, Home Care. This position is to provide patient care and home maintenance interventions, under the clinical supervision of a registered nurse, as identified in the patient’s plan of care, and in accordance with organization policies and procedures. Maintains flexibility in schedule and responds to unexpected patient care needs and changes in workload and location of work as directed. The Care Synergy enterprise includes a group of collaborating nonprofit Affiliates across Colorado’s Front Range that share resources, expertise, and infrastructure to deliver high quality, compassionate care. Collectively, the enterprise generates approximately $100 million in annual revenue and serves thousands of individuals and families each year through hospice, home health, palliative care, CAPABLE, wellness, and PACE programs. Across the Care Synergy network, the organizations provide significant community impact, including more than 7,000 hospice patients served annually, more than 2,000 palliative care patients, more than 355,000 hospice days of care each year, and more than $1.6 million in charitable care provided annually. Care Synergy affiliated programs include The Denver Hospice, Pathways Hospice, Pikes Peak Hospice and Palliative Care, Colorado Visiting Nurse Association, CAPABLE, and Superior Medical Equipment, along with PACE programs including Colorado PACE and Pathways PACE.

Requirements

• Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum Experience: One year of professional experience required, minimum one year experience working with the frail and elderly population, home care or geriatric experience.
• Required License: Valid Colorado Driver’s License and proof of Auto Insurance in accordance with state statute.
• Ability to lift/push/pull minimum of 35 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care and home maintenance interventions, under the clinical supervision of a registered nurse, as identified in the patient’s plan of care, and in accordance with organization policies and procedures.
• Maintains flexibility in schedule and responds to unexpected patient care needs and changes in workload and location of work as directed.
• Performs and/or assists the patient with personal care activities according to the Plan of Care, including but not limited to hygiene, mobility, and elimination.
• Performs and/or assists the patient/family with home maintenance activities according to Plan of Care including but not limited to light housekeeping and meal preparation.
• Performs support activities as indicated on the Home Health Aide plan of care including but not limited to supporting independence, providing companionship, and providing respite for families.
• Establishes therapeutic relationships with patients and families from a variety of cultural, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Provides emotional support to patients and families in a manner that fosters independence and affirms existing strengths.
• Reports to primary nurse on a regular basis and whenever changes in patient condition warrant.
• Articulates and consistently utilizes universal precautions and use of specialized personal protective gear as appropriate to patient diagnosis.
• Maintains competencies to perform patient care tasks such as: bed bath, shower, change of bed linens, patient transfers, oral care, Foley catheter, etc.
• Cleans durable medical equipment as necessary.
• Documents care provided and the response of the patient/family per agency policy.
• Participates in departmental and/or agency-wide quality improvement activities.

Benefits

• Paid Mileage/Overtime
• Mileage and Expense Reimbursement
• Employer pays over 90% of employee medical premium in some plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with significant Employer Funding: Single $1,000, Family $2,000
• Extensive Paid Time Off (PTO/Vacation Pay): 18 days in the first year for FT team members
• Seven Paid Holidays with an additional Floating Holiday
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match: 50% match up to 8% of total compensation
• Company-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Career & Logo wear
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Clinical Career Ladders
• Certification Pay
• Generous Discover-a-Star Team Member Referral Program
• Team Member Service Awards
• Early Wage Access
• Legal and Identity Protection
• Robust Leadership Development Training Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED