CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - PRN

Good Samaritan; Estes Park (CO); On-site; USD 24,452 - 36,850; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous time-off package

Job summary

A non-profit healthcare provider in Estes Park is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for part-time work. Responsibilities include providing resident-centered care in assisted living settings, assisting with daily living activities, and maintaining documentation related to patient care. Candidates must hold CNA certification and be at least 16 years old. This role offers competitive hourly pay and various employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 16.
• Completes yearly department‑specific competency testing.
• Maintains required certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provides resident-centered nursing care.
• Assists residents with daily living activities.
• Documents outcomes related to resident care.

Skills

CNA certification

Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Job description

Join to apply for the CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - PRN role at Good Samaritan.

We are a not‑for‑profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.

Facility: GSS CO Estes Park

Location: Estes Park, CO

Address: 1901 Ptarmigan Trail, Estes Park, CO 80517, USA

Shift: Varies

Job Schedule: PRN

Weekly Hours: Varies

Salary Range: $17.75 - $26.75

Job Summary: The Nursing Assistant (NA) serves as caregiver to the resident during the scheduled work period in assisted living. The NA provides resident‑centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned resident under the supervision of a charge nurse. The NA provides assistance with basic health care needs including daily living activities that may include bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing/undressing, obtaining and recording vital signs, and providing psychosocial support and other personal care to assigned resident. Depending on location, the NA may assist the resident in transferring, repositioning, and walking using correct and appropriate transfer techniques and equipment and also provides a range of motion and passive exercises. The NA completes tasks related to food preparation and dining, while creating a positive dining experience for the resident. The NA assists residents with meals and snacks, provides water and supplements as appropriate. Depending on location the NA may aid providers and nursing staff members with procedures and/or collect non‑invasive body fluid specimens and gather vital signs. Depending on location the NA may administer prescribed medications as delegated by a licensed nurse and within their scope of practice as defined by state regulations. The NA documents the outcomes related to resident care, medication administration, behavior, activity, and dietary. The NA must communicate changing condition, medication follow‑up and care related concerns/responses to the charge nurse. Depending on location, the NA may provide housekeeping and laundry services to assist residents with keeping living areas clean and operational. The NA provides assistance and documentation with wellness and recreational programs and encourages residents to participate. The NA has knowledge of and delivers age‑appropriate care related to the physical and psychological needs of the resident per care/service plan. Depending on the location, the NA may need to be knowledgeable of providing care to tenants with dementia. The NA is considered a member of the nursing team and is expected to know, and will be held accountable for, following infection prevention and control policies and personal protective equipment use. The nursing department provides care 24 hours per day; any of those hours may be an expectation of employment specific to the needs of the department, possibly with varying shifts. The NA may be required to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays. Specific shift assignments will be made based on nursing area and by location. Committee meeting attendance may be expected at times. When students are providing resident care, treatment, and/or services as part of their training, all employees may be asked to provide direction to the students.

Qualifications:

• High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required.
• Minimum age of 16.
• Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in assisted living preferred.
• Required Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing.
• Completes yearly department‑specific competency testing and maintains a record of continuing education credits for each year; a minimum of 12 hours continuing education are required annually.
• Maintains all department‑specific required certifications.
• When applicable, for applicable states, certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
• Dependent on facility and required responsibilities, this role may classify as a Sanford Category II Driver requiring a motor vehicle report and proof of a valid driver’s license. Also must be medically qualified to perform the essential driving functions of this position per the Sanford Driving Policy.

Benefits: The Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full‑time and part‑time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time‑off package to maintain a healthy home‑work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits.

The Good Samaritan is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail].

The Good Samaritan has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre‑employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0239820

Job Function: Nursing

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Part‑time

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care