Nursing Assistant (CNA) Openings at Volunteers of America - National Services in Eckert, Colorado

Job Description:

Come join our awesome team as a Nursing Assistants (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.



CNA Job Highlights:

• 
  $18.00-$23.54 per hour, based on previous work experience.
  


• 
  Fulltime DAYS (6:00am-6:00pm) and PRN available!
  


• Referral Bonus Program


• 403(b) Retirement Plan.


• Career scholarships.


• Quality training, continuing career education and leadership programs.


• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance; and


• Vacation/Sick Days & Holidays.


• 
  Pay in Lieu of Benefits program. Full time only. Earn up to 18% more in pay by waiving benefits!

Required Qualifications:

• 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.


• Ability to pass a background check and drug test.

Preferred Skills:

• High school graduate or equivalent.


• Experience in the long-term care setting preferred.

Essentials:

• 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.


• 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.

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.



Come join our team and learn why Volunteers of America National Services has been certified as a Great Place to Work for 6 years running by its employees and our employees said 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.


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