CNA I, Day Programs

Goodwill of Colorado; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 39,520 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off including vacation and sick leave

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Goodwill of Colorado is looking for a dedicated CNA I for day programs in Colorado Springs. The role involves assisting clients with medication administration and daily living activities. Full-time opportunities offer competitive benefits, including medical, dental, and retirement options.

Ideal candidates will have a CNA license and experience with the elderly or IDD population. This position is full-time and requires a commitment to delivering high-quality personal care.

Qualifications

• Must have a current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license.
• Previous experience with the elderly or IDD population preferred.
• Willingness to obtain CPR/First Aid training within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Support adult day services programs with medication administration.
• Attend to personal needs of clients including toileting and feeding.
• Fill out daily records regarding services provided to clients.

Skills

Client care

Medication administration

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Applications due by June 26, 2026. Goodwill of Colorado Job Description. Pay: $19/hour. This position is eligible for Daily Pay!

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00am-4:00pm. Full‑time position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, short‑term disability, life/accidental death and dismemberment, flexible spending accounts, long‑term disability, and several voluntary supplemental benefit offerings. In addition, these positions are eligible for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, holiday, floating holiday, jury duty, and bereavement leave. All employees may also make pre‑tax or post‑tax (Roth) contributions to our retirement plan – must be 18 years of age to participate.

Job Summary

The CNA I, Day Programs will support the adult day services programs by assisting with medication administration, personal care needs, activities of daily living, food service and all other day‑to‑day, hands‑on services deemed necessary for the smooth operation of Goodwill’s Day Programs.

Essential Functions

• Client Care: Attend to all personal needs of clients including toileting, dressing, feeding, transferring, lifting, and showering as needed.


• Medication Administration: Administer and monitor medications daily, keep appropriate records, assist with activities, meals, and snacks, and communicate with medical professionals and caregivers to implement necessary changes, confirm treatment, or handle emergencies.


• Client/Program Tracking and Reporting: Fill out all necessary daily records regarding arrival and departure and services given per client, document responsibilities such as medication and activities of daily living (ADL) and medication administration record (MAR).


• Relationship Management: Communicate timely with Supervisor II, LPN Day Programs, keep informed of progress, considerations, and pertinent information.


• Situation Handling: Deal effectively and calmly with non‑routine situations following accepted guidelines and perform other duties as required by the Supervisor II, LPN Day Programs, participating in staff meetings and trainings as required.


• Maintain a good working knowledge of Goodwill of Colorado’s policies and procedures, perform additional related duties as requested by the Supervisor II, LPN Day Programs.

Qualifications

• Education: A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred. A current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license is required.


• Experience: Previous experience with the elderly population or IDD population is preferred. QMAP (Qualified Medication Administration) training or willingness to obtain training within 90 days of employment. CPR/First Aid training or willingness to obtain training within 90 days of employment.


• Other: Ability to interact and work cooperatively with consumers, coworkers, supervisors, family members, and community referral sources. Ability to respond to special requests on short notice, function as an active and contributing team member, complete assigned tasks accurately and timely. Communicate effectively, conduct self in a professional manner and maintain a professional appearance that enhances the firm’s reputation. Overtime may be required with occasional shift changes.


• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Background Check Requirements

Per the Colorado Revised Statutes 2016; Title 27‑Behavioral Health: 27‑90‑111: Employment of personnel – screening of applicants – disqualifications from employment: (4) Prior to the department’s permanent employment of a person in a position that would require that person to have direct contact with any vulnerable person, the executive director or any division head of the department shall make an inquiry to the director of the Colorado bureau of investigation to ascertain whether the person has a criminal history. The person’s employment shall be conditional upon a satisfactory criminal background check. Any criminal background check conducted pursuant to this subsection (4) shall include but need not be limited to arrests, conviction records, and the disposition of any criminal charges. The department shall require the person to have his or her fingerprints taken by a local law enforcement agency. The local law enforcement agency shall forward those fingerprints to the Colorado bureau of investigation for the purpose of fingerprint processing utilizing the files and records of the Colorado bureau of investigation and the federal bureau of investigation. The department shall pay for the costs of criminal background checks conducted pursuant to this section out of existing appropriations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Goodwill is an Equal‑Opportunity Employer dedicated to employing qualified individuals including those with disabilities, protected veterans and military spouses. Goodwill participates in E‑Verify. For more information on E‑Verify, please contact DHS: 888‑897‑7781 or www.dhs.gov/E‑Verify. We promote a safe & drug‑free workplace.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting: Heavy 45 lbs & over – FREQUENTLY. Moderate 15‑44 lbs – FREQUENTLY. Light 14 lbs & under – CONTINUOUSLY.


• Carrying: Heavy 45 lbs & over – FREQUENTLY. Moderate 15‑44 lbs – FREQUENTLY. Light 14 lbs & under – CONTINUOUSLY.


• Push/Pull – CONTINUOUSLY


• Reaching: Above shoulder – CONTINUOUSLY. At shoulder – CONTINUOUSLY. Below shoulder – CONTINUOUSLY.


• Twisting – CONTINUOUSLY


• Bending – CONTINUOUSLY


• Kneeling/Crawling – FREQUENTLY. Squat – FREQUENTLY.


• Climbing: Use of legs only (stairs) – OCCASIONALLY. Use of arms & legs (ladders) – NEVER.


• Hearing – CONTINUOUSLY


• Vision: Visual, close – CONTINUOUSLY. Visual, distant – CONTINUOUSLY. Visual, depth perception – CONTINUOUSLY.


• Hands/Fingers: Simple grasping – CONTINUOUSLY. Fine manipulation – CONTINUOUSLY. Repetitive movements – CONTINUOUSLY.


• Walking – CONTINUOUSLY. Standing – CONTINUOUSLY. Sitting – CONTINUOUSLY. Speaking – CONTINUOUSLY.

Rights and Resources

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.