Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)

HopeWest; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FAMLI leave program

Life insurance

Mileage reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

403b retirement plan with match

Employee discount at Spoons Bistro &He

Job summary

HopeWest is seeking a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) to provide compassionate, high-quality personal care to participants in their homes under the direction of a licensed nurse. You will assist with activities of daily living, observe changes, and support participants in maintaining independence and dignity.

The role requires a Colorado CNA license, CPR certification, and prior CNA experience, preferably in home health or long-term care.

Qualifications

• Current and valid Colorado CNA license.
• CPR certification required.
• Prefer 6 months CNA experience.
• Experience working with older adults.
• Experience with cognitive impairment preferred.
• Experience in home health/long-term care or other healthcare setting preferred.
• Knowledge of basic nursing assistant practices and patient care techniques.
• Ability to recognize and report changes in patient condition.
• Demonstrated compassion, empathy and respect for diverse populations.
• Ability to maintain accurate documentation and follow established care plans.

Responsibilities

• Assist participants with activities of daily living.
• Observe and report changes in condition and health status.
• Support participants in maintaining independence and dignity.
• Provide compassionate, high-quality personal care.
• Maintain and document care per plan-of-care.

Skills

CNA license

CPR certification

Home health exp

Education

Colorado CNA license

Job description

Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) - $4,000 Sign On Bonus Available

Schedule: 4x10 hour shifts

Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) - $4,000 Sign On Bonus Available

Schedule: 4x10 hour shifts

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Home Care provides compassionate, high-quality personal care and supportive services to participants in their homes. Working under the direction of a licensed nurse and the assigned plan-of-care, the CNA assists participants with activities of daily living, promotes comfort and safety, observes and reports changes in condition, and supports participants in maintaining independence and dignity.

What is PACE?

PACE or Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly is a federal and state funded program that provides comprehensive, coordinated, and proactive whole-person care to help maintain and improve seniors' health so they can live safely in their homes. There are 180 PACE programs, serving more than 80,700 participants in 33 states.

The number of people aged 55+ is increasing in Grand Junction, CO and the demand for eldercare professionals is on the rise.

What You Bring

• Current and valid Colorado Certified Nurse Assistants license, maintained throughout employment.
• CPR Certification maintained throughout employment
• Prefer 6 months prior CNA experience.
• Experience working with older adults required.
• Experience working with clients who have some cognitive impairment preferred.
• Experience in home health, long-term care, or other healthcare setting preferred.
• Knowledge of basic nursing assistant practices and patient care techniques.
• Ability to recognize and report change sin patient condition.
• Demonstrated compassion, empathy, and respect for diverse populations
• Ability to maintain accurate documentation and follow established care plans.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to maintain patient dignity and confidentiality.
  

What We Offer

• Pay: $18.50-$22.13 per hour depending on experience
• UMR Health, Delta Dental, VSP vision insurance effective the month following a start date
• Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program
• Employer paid life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement for work-related driving
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403b Retirement plan with up to 3% employer match
• 15% discount at Spoons Bistro & Bakery, and Heirlooms locations
  

At HopeWest, we hold strong core values that are followed internally with staff as well as in the daily care of our patients & their loved ones. Employees of HopeWest are ambassadors that help continue our strong reputation in the communities we serve. If you want to feel honor and pride in the work that you do, while supporting a meaningful mission, come join our HopeWest Team!

Together, through creativity, volunteerism, and philanthropy we change the experiences of aging, illness, and grief – one family at a time.

HopeWest honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.

This position will remain open until filled.