CNA / Entry Level Client Care Aide I - Fitzsimons Veterans Community Living Center - Aurora, CO

State of Colorado; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide direct resident care at the Fitzsimons Veterans Community Living Center. Responsibilities include bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting, ROM, transfers, and charting in a safe, infection-controlled environment.

Requirements include an active CNA certification in good standing and a current BLS Healthcare Provider Card, with a high school diploma or GED (CNA substitution allowed).

Qualifications

• Must hold and maintain an active CNA certification in good standing from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies.
• Must hold a current BLS Healthcare Provider Card.
• High school diploma or General Educational Diploma (GED).
• Substitutions allow CNA certification to substitute for the high school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct resident care, including bathing, dressing, undressing, assisting in and out of bed, personal hygiene, feeding, toileting, ROM, transporting, and social interaction to meet residents’ basic needs.
• Explain patient care before, during, and after contacts.
• Answer call lights.
• Assess basic resident care needs and report changes to the charge nurse.
• Perform basic observations, vital signs, BP, weight, intake/output, and skin assessments.
• Ensure infection control and universal precautions; dispose of waste.
• Stock supplies and manage linen room and equipment; complete forms.
• Utilize safety devices and transfer equipment correctly; participate in ongoing education.

Skills

Patient care

Infection control

Vital signs

Communication

Education

CNA certification

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Department Information

This position is open to current Colorado residents only. Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies, including both part-time and full-time positions. Office of Adult, Aging, and Disability Services. Colorado Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons. Colorado Veterans Community Living Center (VCLC) at Fitzsimons is a beautiful 180-bed, skilled nursing facility serving Colorado’s veterans. We strive to honor and respect those living in our community through companionship and person-centered care while providing a comfortable and safe place to live. At Fitzsimons, we provide long-term care and short-term rehab and have a secure memory care neighborhood. We are conveniently located on the medical campus with UC Hospital and the Aurora VA Medical Center. Fitzsimons celebrates a low 14% staff turnover rate and substantial longevity among staff.

Visit us online at: www.colorado.gov/cdhs/veteranshomes/fitzsimons

Description of Job

While in this position, you are required to work at your assigned work location during your scheduled work times. Please note: Work arrangements are subject to change at any time.

As a CNA (Client Care Aide I) you will provide basic hands‑on patient/resident care in a safe, clean, infection controlled environment by bathing, dressing, grooming, hygiene, skin care, range of motion, positioning, ambulating, transferring, toileting programs, feeding programs, transporting, performing basic assessments (vital signs, blood pressures, weights, etc.), and charting/documenting all of the above. This is a fully operational position responsible for performing the full range of client care aide tasks.

Job Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Provide direct resident care, including bathing, dressing, undressing, assisting in and out of bed, performing personal hygiene, feeding programs, toileting programs, range of motion, transporting, and interacting socially to meet residents’ basic needs.
• Explain patient care before, during, and after contacts
• Answer call lights
• Assess basic resident care needs and report to the charge nurse any change in the resident's condition
• Perform basic resident observations, vital signs, blood pressure, weight, intake and output, and basic skin assessments.
• Provide infection control, implement/using universal precautions, and dispose of waste.
• Clean linen room and equipment, stock supplies, and complete supply forms
• Correct use of safety/positioning devices, side rails, transfer belts, and proper use of all equipment
• Attend ongoing staff education programs
• Other duties as assigned

Special Qualifications/Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

• Must hold and maintain an active CNA certification in good standing from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies, as well as a current BLS Healthcare Provider Card.

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience

• High school diploma or General Educational Diploma (GED)

Substitutions

• Current, valid certification as a Nurse Aide (CNA) from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies will substitute for the high school diploma or GED

Conditions Of Employment

• FULL BACKGROUND CHECK: This position will have direct contact with vulnerable persons (as defined by C.R.S.27-90-111: "Direct contact" means providing face‑to‑face care, training, supervision, counseling, consultation, or medication assistance to vulnerable persons, regardless of the level of supervision of the department employee. "Direct contact" may include positions in which persons have access to or unsupervised time with clients or patients, including but not limited to maintenance personnel, housekeeping staff, kitchen staff, and security personnel.)
• Full background checks include:
  • CBI & FBI fingerprint check, Colorado Court Database check, Medicare Fraud Database, TRAILS Database check.
  • This position will also provide direct care to vulnerable adults requiring a CAPS check (as defined by C.R.S. 26-3.1-101, position provides services & support care to at‑risk/vulnerable adults including case management, clergy, physical or mental health services, safety or welfare services)
• This position requires State of Colorado residency at the time of application (unless otherwise identified in the posting), and residency within the state throughout the duration of employment in this position.
• Must complete and pass a tuberculosis (TB) test
• Must be willing to obtain vaccinations, as required by the State and facility
• Required to have a current, valid BLS Healthcare Provider Card
• May require on‑call status, if needed, per the pay plan for this position
• Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must:
  • Disclose that information on the application.
  • Explain why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify you from the current position.
  • Provide your employee number from your prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination, and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.

CDHS Selection Process Explanation

Employment history is calculated on a full‑time basis (40/hrs per week). Part‑time employment is calculated on a prorated basis to determine qualifications. Be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements.

• Preferred Qualifications & Competencies
  • Relevant years of state service experience.

Applicant & Selection Process Information

Document your work experience/job duties to the extent to which you possess the skills, education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications. If listed, answer all supplemental questions, as your answers to these questions will be evaluated during this phase. Provide at least 4-8 sentences for each supplemental question.

Appeal Rights

• You or your representative must sign and submit the official appeal form for review.
• You can find the official appeal form here.
• You must deliver the official appeal form to the State Personnel Board:
  • By email ([e-mail]), or
  • Postmarked in US Mail to (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203, or
  • Hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203), or
  • Faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgment of the department’s action

Contact The State Personnel Board For Assistance

• At [phone], or
• Refer to the Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules, and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, within the Rules webpage.

About Us & Benefits

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, join the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high‑quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well‑being of the people of Colorado. Each of us is committed to contributing to a safe and accessible CDHS. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:

• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits, including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401(k) and 457 plans
• Medical and dental health plans
• Employer‑supplemented Health Savings Account
• Paid life insurance
• Short- and long‑term disability coverage
• 11 paid holidays per year, plus vacation and sick leave
• State of Colorado Employee BenefitHub Resource Center
• Employee Wellness program
• Excellent work‑life programs, such as flexible schedules, training, and more
• Remote work arrangements for eligible positions
• *Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Our Values

• We believe in a people‑first approach: We prioritize the needs, well‑being, and dignity of the individuals, families, and communities we serve. We commit to respect, fairness, and access in every decision, policy, and interaction. We engage client voices and experiences in the development and implementation of the services we provide.
• Balance creates quality of life: We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement.
• We hold ourselves accountable: We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.
• Transparency matters: We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public.
• We are ethical: We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy.
• Collaboration helps us rise together: We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.

ADA Accommodations

CDHS is committed to a Colorado for ALL qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment. This includes completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre‑employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to [e-mail].

EEO Statement

The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to increasing a "Colorado for ALL" of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities. The State of Colorado believes that a "Colorado for ALL" drives our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.