Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)- Restorative Aide

Heirlooms for Hospice; Grand Junction (CO); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO and medical leave

FAMLI program

Discount at local eateries

403B retirement match

Employer paid life insurance

EAP

Mileage reimbursement

Bilingual pay

Job summary

HopeWest in Grand Junction, CO is seeking a Restorative Aide for the PACE program to help participants regain strength, mobility, and independence. Schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm, with weekends off.

You will work with the therapy team in day center, gym, and participant homes to deliver individualized restorative care. Requirements include a current Colorado CNA license, at least one year of experience with frail or elderly populations, and CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Currently hold a Colorado CNA license
• Minimum one year of experience with frail or elderly population
• Experience working in a rehab environment preferred
• Passion for participant-centered care and rehabilitation
• Valid Colorado driver's license and reliable transportation
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Current CPR certification
• Adequate computer literacy in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to effectively work with others and build relationships

Responsibilities

• Assist participants with individualized restorative care plans under the direction of therapy (PT/OT) staff
• Be in a variety of settings in the day center, therapy gym and the participants home
• Support walking, mobility, range-of-motion, and strengthening programs
• Encourage participant participation, independence, and progress toward goals
• Accurately document participant performance and progress
• Ensure patient safety, comfort, and dignity at all times

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Regular Full-Time Full-time Grand Junction, CO, US

14 days ago Requisition ID: 2186

Salary Range: $20.00 To $22.13 Hourly

Make a Meaningful Impact on Patient Recovery

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

Are you a CNA who wants more than task-based care? As a Restorative Aide in our PACE program, you’ll play a key role in helping participants regain strength, mobility, and independence.

Working alongside our skilled therapy team, you’ll guide participants through individualized restorative programs designed to improve function and quality of life. This is an ideal role for those interested in rehabilitation, physical therapy, or advancing their clinical career.

What You’ll Do

• Assist participants with individualized restorative care plans under the direction of therapy (PT/OT) staff
• Be in a variety of settings in the day center, therapy gym and the participants home.
• Support walking, mobility, range-of-motion, and strengthening programs
• Encourage participant participation, independence, and progress toward goals
• Accurately document participant performance and progress
• Ensure patient safety, comfort, and dignity at all times.
• Have weekends off with a Monday-Friday, 8:00a-5:00p schedule

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 Colorado CNA license maintained throughout employment.
• One year’s experience with frail or elderly population is required.
• Experience working in a rehab environment preferred.
• Passion for participant-centered care and rehabilitation.
• Valid Colorado driver’s license, unlimited access to reliable transportation, and adequate automobile insurance is maintained throughout employment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Current CPR Certification is maintained throughout employment.
• Adequate computer literacy in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Effectively work with and build relationships with others.

Effectively and respectfully communicate both verbally and in writing in a multitude of situations and settings, including highly emotional interactions.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay structure starting at $20.00-$22.13 per hour, depending on experience.
• UMR Health, Delta Dental, and VSP Vision insurance effective the month following start date.
• Immediately start accruing PTO and medical leave.
• Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program.
• 15% discount at Spoons Bistro & Bakery, and Heirlooms locations.
• Up to 3% match on 403B retirement.
• Employer paid life insurance and Employee Assistance Program.
• Mileage reimbursement for work-related driving.
• Additional pay for bilingual fluency.

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 be open until filled.