CNA- Certified Nursing Assistant

Center-At-Park-Wes; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Sign-on bonus

Excellent pay

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

401k matching

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

The Center at Park West in Pueblo, CO is seeking Certified Nursing Assistants to provide direct care to residents in accordance with state and federal guidelines. You will support ADLs, monitor vitals, and collaborate with the care team.

We offer relocation packages and sign-on bonuses for qualified candidates, excellent pay, tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment, plus a comprehensive benefits package, including 401k matching.

Qualifications

• Must possess Nursing Assistant certification in Colorado.
• Current CPR/BLS certification is required.
• Active CNA license in the applicable state is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Prepares for new admissions by ensuring rooms are ready and welcome packets are prepared.
• Greets new admissions and makes them and their family members feel welcome and comfortable.
• Communicates with nursing staff and care team effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Prepares resident for therapy services, appointments and meals.
• Keeps residents room tidy and free of clutter.
• Assists with ADLs.
• Takes vitals and records them according to protocol.
• Carries out restorative and rehabilitative programs and assists residents as needed.
• Responds to call lights and assists residents promptly.
• Administers services within the applicable scope of practice.
• Ensures resident is following dietary allowances and reports problems to Nurse Supervisor.
• Assists in arranging transportation for residents as appropriate.

Skills

Communication skills

ADL assistance

Vital signs

Teamwork

Education

Nursing Assistant certification (CO)

Job description

The Center at Park West is looking for: Certified Nursing AssistantsWhy Join Our Team?We offer beautiful state-of-the-art facilitiesPhysician driven care plans designed to maximize the quality of careWe offer an environment that encourages team involvement and fosters new ideasRelocation packages and sign-on bonuses available for qualified candidates, please inquire withinExcellent payTuition Reimbursement and Student Loan RepaymentCostco, Sam's Club, Amazon or Walmart plus membershipsReferral programsGenerous PTO PackageEmployer 401k MatchingMedical, dental, vision, along with the other ancillary benefits offered almost immediately (waiting period waived)CNA - Job Summary: The Certified Nursing Assistant is responsible for providing direct care to the residents. Such care must be delivered in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be required by the Director of Nursing Services designee.CNA- Essential Job Functions:Prepares for new admissions by ensuring rooms are ready and welcome packets are preparedGreets new admissions and makes them and their family members feel welcome and comfortable. Gets patient settled and follows new admit protocol.Communicates with nursing staff and care team effectively, both verbally and in writingPrepares resident for therapy services, appointments and mealsKeeps residents room tidy and free of clutterAssists with ADLsTakes vitals and record them according to protocolCarries out restorative and rehabilitative programs, to include self-help and care.Answers call lights and assists residents in a timely mannerAdministers services within the applicable scope of practiceEnsures resident is following dietary allowances. Report problem areas to the Nurse SupervisorAssists in arranging transportation for residents as appropriateCompliant with the rights of residents in a skilled nursing facility and act in a manner consistent with and respectful of those rightsMaintains Relias training and in-service requirementsPerforms charting duties as required and in accordance with established charting and documentation policies and procedures and applicable state and federal regulationsCharts notes in professional and appropriate manner that timely, accurately and thoroughly reflects the care provided to the resident, as well as the resident’s response to the careTakes direction from charge staffCNA - EducationMust possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Assistant certification for the State of Colorado.CNA - Specific RequirementsMust possess a current, unencumbered, active certification to practice as a C.N.A in the applicable state-must report any situations that may arise in which the certification could be effected****CPR BLS License Required****