Certified Nurse's Aide - CNA

Human Touch Home Health Care; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 27,552 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Stipend

Paid Mileage 0.70

Opportunities for professional development

Job summary

A home healthcare provider in Grand Junction is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide essential direct care to patients in their homes. Ideal candidates will have valid Colorado CNA licensure and demonstrate a strong ability to support and monitor patient care. This full-time role offers $20.00 - $22.00 per hour based on experience, along with opportunities for professional development and a positive work environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to follow written instructions and document care given.
• Certified CPR required.

Responsibilities

• Providing direct care to patients in their homes under supervision.
• Assisting patients with activities of daily living.
• Monitoring patients' health status.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Self-direction

Education

Valid Colorado CNA licensure

Job description

Human Touch Home Care is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our home healthcare team. As a CNA, you will be responsible for providing direct care to patients in their homes under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Your primary role will be to assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), monitor their health status, and ensure a safe and comfortable environment.

About us: We provide comprehensive, skilled, and non‑skilled services to our home care patients in the State of Colorado, with an excellent track record of client‑focused care. We strive to help patients improve their lives while in the comfort of their homes. To meet our standard of care, we offer a variety of affordable and high‑quality home health care solutions that will meet the needs of the seniors, disabled, and ill members of the community.

Responsibilities

• Providing hands‑on personal care including:
  • Baths
  • Back rubs
  • Oral hygiene
  • Shampoos
  • Changing bed linens
  • Assisting patients with dressing and undressing
  • Skin care to prevent breakdown
  • Assisting the patient with toileting activities
  • Keeping patient's living area clean and orderly, as appropriate
  • Planning and preparing nutritious meals.
  • Assisting in feeding the patient, if necessary.
  • Taking and recording oral, rectal and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).
• Assisting in ambulation and exercise according to the plan of care.
• Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).
• Performing simple procedures as an extension of nursing services as ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).
• Assisting patient in the self‑administration of medication.
• Doing patient's laundry, as appropriate.
• Meeting safety needs of patients and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, etc.).
• Reporting on patient's condition and significant changes to the assigned nurse.
• Adhering to the Organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.

Qualifications

• Meets the training requirements and successfully completes:
  • A training and competency evaluation program
  • A competency evaluation that meets the requirements
  • A nurse aide training and competency evaluation approved by the state as meeting the requirements and is currently in good standing on the state nurse aide registry
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have valid Colorado CNA licensure.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.
• Self‑directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision.
• Empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired.
• Possess and maintains current CPR certification.
• Demonstrates tact, patience and good personal hygiene.
• Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with Organization requirements and is in good working order.
• Must have reliable transportation and company‑required auto liability insurance.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
• Willing to travel within 20 miles radius.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Positive and supportive work environment.
• Paid Mileage 0.70.
• Health Insurance Stipend.

Job Details

• Job Types: Full‑time
• Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour (based on experience)
• Location: Grand Junction (Mesa County)
• Experience in Home health: 1 year (Preferred)

Note — This job description is not intended to be all‑inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.

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