Certified Nursing Assistant

Napahe; Pueblo, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Job summary

University Park Care Center in Colorado Springs seeks a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant to provide hands-on support to residents in our skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility. The CNA will assist with activities of daily living, mobility, hygiene, and nutritional needs while monitoring and reporting changes in condition to nurses.

You will support rehabilitation goals, ensure safety, maintain accurate documentation, and promote residents’ dignity and comfort in a resident-centered

Qualifications

• Active Colorado CNA license.
• Current BLS or CPR certification.
• Meet state and facility competency requirements.
• Background check and health/TB clearance as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct resident care including bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting.
• Assist with mobility, transfers, and safe use of devices.
• Support meals, hydration, and nutritional needs.
• Measure and report vital signs and changes to nursing staff.
• Maintain accurate documentation of care provided.
• Promote dignity, comfort, and privacy for residents.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Documentation

Communication

Education

Colorado CNA license

Tools

EHR / charting

Job description

University Park Care Center in Colorado Springs, CO is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant to provide hands‑on support to residents in our skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility. The CNA will assist with activities of daily living, mobility, hygiene, and nutritional needs while monitoring and reporting changes in condition to nurses. You will support rehabilitation goals, ensure safety, maintain accurate documentation, and promote residents’ dignity and comfort. CNAs collaborate closely with nurses, therapists, residents, and families in a resident‑centered, team‑based environment with opportunities for clinical learning and growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct resident care including bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting
• Assist with mobility, transfers, and safe use of assistive devices
• Support residents with meals, hydration, and nutritional needs
• Measure and report vital signs and changes in condition to nursing staff
• Support rehabilitation and restorative care plans as directed by clinical team
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation of care provided
• Promote residents’ dignity, comfort, and privacy at all times
• Maintain a clean, safe environment and follow infection control protocols
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, and the care team
• Participate in team meetings and ongoing training to improve care quality
• Patient care and activities of daily living (ADLs)
• Vital signs measurement and reporting
• Mobility assistance and safe transfer techniques
• Infection control and standard precautions
• Electronic health record (EHR) or charting
• Basic rehabilitation and restorative care support
• Observation and reporting of resident condition
• Time management and task prioritization
• Body mechanics and fall prevention
• Communication with residents, families, and care team

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k

Requirements

• Active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license in Colorado
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification
• Ability to meet state and facility competency requirements
• Background check and health/TB clearance as required