CNA - In-Patient Hospice Unit, Variable/PRN

HopeWest; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP & Disability

FAMLI program

403b retirement plan with up to 3%

15% discount at Spoons Bistro & Bakery

Job summary

HopeWest in Grand Junction, CO is seeking a Certified Nurse Assistant to join the Ferris Care Center team. This role supports patients and families with compassionate end-of-life care in a home-like setting.

The position offers variable/PRN or full-time hours, 12-hour shifts, orientation, and opportunities to pursue CHPNA certification; competitive pay and benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Current Colorado CNA License.
• A genuine spirit of caring and compassion.
• Effective communication and ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to patients and families in hospice settings.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support patient needs.
• Be flexible with schedules and participate in 12-hour shift orientations.

Skills

Compassionate care

Effective communication

Teamwork

Education

Colorado CNA License

Job description

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Variable Full-time Ferris Care Center, Grand Junction, CO, US

Certified Nurse Assistant – Ferris Care Center

Variable/PRN

At HopeWest, you get to be the CNA you always dreamed of being! You will be someone that patients and families call "angels," providing compassionate care, strength and courage. If you want something "more than a job," more like a calling - you will find it at HopeWest. If you want to connect with the reasons you became a CNA and find the joy of reward in the care you provide then you will love hospice. This is life changing work!

There is opportunity to grow in your hospice CNA role to achieve a certification in Hospice & Palliative Nursing Assistant (CHPNA).

The Ferris Care Center (FCC) team provides short-term care in a home-like setting where friends and family can be present during the most difficult times. Our staff focus on intensive medical end-of-life care for patients who can no longer be at home but would rather not be hospitalized. Our approach to care includes comprehensive physical, emotional, social, and spiritual support.
The FCC offers 12hr shifts. With the Variable/PRN role, there is flexibility in arranging your schedule, which provides a work/life balance allowing time for personal needs. Please note that our orientation process will require availability for the first week and a half with an 8am-5pm schedule on weekdays, before going into the variable/PRN flexible schedule.

What You Bring:

• Current Colorado CNA License
• A genuine spirit of caring and compassion
• Effective communication and ability to work within a multidisciplinary team

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay starting at $20.00-$22.13 per hour for CNA's with more than 6 months experience; $18.50 per hour for those with less than 6 months experiencewith an opportunity to move up to $20.00 at 6 months if proficient.
• Variable rate of 10% added to base wage
• $5 differential for night shifts, and an additional $5 differential for weekend shifts when applicable.
• EAP & Disability
• Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program
• 403b Retirement plan with up to 3% employer match
• 15% discount at Spoons Bistro & Bakery, and Heirlooms locations

At HopeWest, we hold strong core values that are followed internally with staff as well as in the daily care of our patients & their loved ones. Employees of HopeWest are ambassadors that help continue our strong reputation in the communities we serve. If you want to feel honor and pride in the work that you do, while supporting a meaningful mission, come join our HopeWest Team!

Together, through creativity, volunteerism, and philanthropy we change the experiences of aging, illness, and grief - one family at a time.

HopeWest honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.