Colorado Department of Human Services Hiring for Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Monte Vista, CO Full Time

Benefits:

• $17.79 hourly + $3,250 sign-on bonus!
• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan(www.copera.org) plus 401(k) and 457 plans
• Medical and dental health plans
• Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
• Paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
• BenefitHubstate employee discount program
• Employee Wellness program MotivateMe
• Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more
• *Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs.

Minimum qualifications:

• A high school diploma or GED
• Must possess a current, valid nurse aide license (CNA) from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies
• 1 year of experience as a licensed CNA

Job description:

This work unit CNA/Client Care Aide (II) exists to provide continuous 24-hour care to NH residents requiring skilled nursing services. The goal is to maintain residents at their highest level of functioning and provide quality nursing care.

• Perform basic nursing care (bathing, feeding, dressing, transferring, ambulating, positioning, lifting, range of motion, toileting, skin care, etc.).
• Assure safety of residents and others by use of correct lifting techniques, monitoring the environment and resident whereabouts/activities, use of safety devices such as lifts and side rails, etc.
• Performs basic resident assessments; records hall sheet data for each shift; implements proper infection control practices via the use of standard precautions.
• Communicates with others to ensure proper resident care and work completion.
• Keeps RN’s and LPN’s informed of findings and changes in resident conditions.

Facility and department description:

The Veterans Community Living Center at Homelake, which is located in Monte Vista, was established in 1889 as the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Home, providing a peaceful home for aging and disabled Civil War veterans. Homelake, which believes in honoring its residents with compassionate, dignified care, has been preserving memories and honoring veterans from every major war in U.S. history.

​Join CDHS and our mission to provide meaningful support services to Coloradans. Build a career with various opportunities for growth—where we value a diverse culture and perspectives, respect work life balance, and offer exceptional benefits and a retirement plan to support you and your family. You care for Coloradans and we care for you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.79 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Retirement plan

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics
• Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Physical setting:

• Nursing home

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Supplemental schedule:

• Holidays
• Overtime

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Monte Vista, CO 81144: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location