Certified Nursing Assistant - Home Health

Bethesda Group; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellness program

Telemedicine

403(b) Savings Plan

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Bethesda Group is seeking a compassionate CNA for in-home care in Colorado Springs, CO. The role covers ADLs and IADLs, plus restorative and supportive care, in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team. You will document care in EHR and monitor health status under a care plan.

The position requires a CO CNA license, high school diploma, and at least 1 year of relevant experience; benefits and a comprehensive package are provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be licensed as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Colorado.
• Experience with elderly or disabled populations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Travels to participants' homes to assist with ADLs per care plan.
• Assists with restorative and supportive care including ambulation and transfers.
• Monitors health status and observes medications usage.
• Communicates concerns to Home Care Coordinator promptly.
• Documents services in Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Participates in care planning with IDT.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Independent work

Medical equipment knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Colorado CNA license

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Colorado Springs Pikes Peak Location - Colorado Springs, CO 80909

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $19.20 - $22.08 Hourly

POSITION SUMMARY:

A CNA is responsible for assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as showering, eating, dressing, etc. They also assist in the delivery of instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) and restorative care, such as accompaniment to clinic appointments, physical therapy exercises and quality of life activities. CNAs are instrumental in the fulfilment of our mission to keep participants living as independently as possible for as long as possible and function as an important part of the interdisciplinary team (IDT).

MISSION:

Improving lives, Optimizing wellness, Promoting independence

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Travels to participants' homes to assist with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming, hair care, mouth care, eating, hand and foot nail care and toileting) as assigned/designated in the care plan
• Assists participants with restorative and supportive care (including ambulating, positioning, transferring, skin care, catheters, enemas, home exercise program as instructed by physical therapist), as assigned/designated in the care plan
• Assists in monitoring participants' health status (vital signs, weight, skin condition, appetite and changes in functional ability). Observes participants when they are taking prescribed medications
• Reports any concerns or major changes to Home Care Coordinator in a timely manner
• Assists participants with Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) (grocery shopping, cleaning, changing bed linens, laundry, meal preparation and other routine household care) as assigned/designated in the care plan
• Documents services provided to participants consistently, accurately and in a timely manner via Electronic Health Record (EHR). Follows procedure for flow sheet completion
• Participates in participant's care planning through with interdisciplinary teams
• Handles potentially infectious specimens with appropriate biohazard precautions, and practices universal precautions
• Displays a willingness and ability to be responsive in a warm and caring manner to all customer groups.
• Participates in Quality Assurance and program improvement initiatives as assigned
• Other duties as requested/assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Must be licensed as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the state of Colorado
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with a frail, elderly or disabled population is required.
• Current First Aid/BLS Certification is required
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrate the ability to interact clearly and effectively with both internal and external customers
• Must be efficient with computer applications such as email, navigating the internet, using electronic timekeeping, and Electronic Health Records
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Knowledge of how to use and maintain medical equipment (adaptive, hoyer lift, etc.) is strongly preferred

We strive to provide our employees with a comprehensive and affordable benefits package including Medical and Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision Care, Wellness Program, Telemedicine Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Company Paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Company Paid Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Life Insurance, Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Accidental Injury Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, 403(b) Savings Plan, Legal Shield and IDShield, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Paid Time-Off plan. Such benefits are based on applicable state law and factors such as pay classification (full-time, part-time, or PRN/casual), job grade and length of service.