Day Center CNA

InnovAge • Pueblo, CO

5d

About The Position

The Day Center CNA (Certified Nurse Assistant) works at an Adult Day Health Center, assisting participants with activities of daily living and providing restorative and supportive care. The CNA follows each participant’s care plan, documents care in accordance with established policies and applicable regulations, and reports care and relevant changes to the clinical supervisor and other appropriate personnel. The role also supports meals, transportation, and center activities, and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams in care planning.

Requirements

• Active and valid state-issued Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license.
• Current CPR certification or ability to obtain CPR certification from the American Heart Association and/or American Red Cross.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a care setting serving frail and elderly patients in a group environment.
• Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

• Follow care plans and assist participants with bathing, dressing, grooming, hair care, mouth care, eating, and toileting.
• Document care provided in accordance with established policies, guidelines, and applicable regulations.
• Carry out, report, and document care effectively and on time, as observed by the RN and through periodic record reviews.
• Provide restorative and supportive care, including ambulating, positioning, transferring, skin care, catheter care, filling oxygen, and other assigned or needed assistance.
• Monitor participants’ health status, including vital signs, weights, skin condition, appetite, and functional ability, and promptly report pertinent information to the clinical supervisor.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in care planning for participants.
• Monitor and assist participants with meals courteously, including feeding assistance when necessary.
• Report variances, accidents, or unusual occurrences to appropriate personnel.
• Assist with loading and unloading participants from vehicles and help the transportation department provide participants’ take-home supplies.
• Serve as a bus attendant on company vehicles while drivers transport participants to and from the center or medical appointments; support participants during transit and accompany them in and out of facilities.
• Create and participate in group and one-on-one activities in accordance with the daily activity calendar when needed.
• Attend scheduled and necessary in-service and continuing education programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Supplemental life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Company-paid holidays

What This Job Offers

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