CNA/Restorative Nursing Aide, Long Term Care - FT

Good Samaritan; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night/weekend differentials

Advancement opportunities

Education assistance programs

Continuing education

Direct access to earnings daily

Robust benefits package

Job summary

Good Samaritan in Fort Collins, CO is seeking a Restorative Nursing Aide (CNA) to deliver resident-centered care in a 64-bed skilled nursing setting. The role emphasizes restorative programming integrated into daily routines, with emphasis on safety, positioning, and mobility support under RN supervision.

Eligible applicants hold a CNA certification, with prior long-term care experience preferred. This full-time position offers strong benefits, day shift options, and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant with CNA certification.
• Experience in long-term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance.
• Uses mobility and ROM exercises, fall prevention, and restorative activities.
• Documents resident progress and reports changes promptly.

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification, State Board of Nursing

Job description

Careers With Purpose

Join our 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 Ft Collins
• Location: Fort Collins, CO
• Address: 508 W Trilby Rd, Fort Collins, CO 805254054, USA
• Shift: 12 Hours - Day Shifts
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Weekly Hours: 32.00
• Salary Range: $19.00 - $26.75
• Pay Info: 3,000 sign on bonus!

Department Details

• Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant
• Supports a more integrated, resident-centered approach to maintaining independence and daily functioning
• Allows restorative interventions to be naturally incorporated into residents’ daily routines and programming
• Aligns restorative programming with quality of life, engagement, and functional maintenance goals
• Provides structured, consistent restorative support while maintaining clear role expectations and accountability
• Come join one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services since 1922.
• Our vision is to provide quality, dependable care at just the right time. You can help us accomplish this!
• Ft Collins Vilage is a 64-bed senior skilled nursing facility specializing assisted living, long-term and post-acute care services.

What’s In It For You

• Generous night and weekend shift differentials
• Advancement opportunities
• Various education assistance programs
• Continuing education
• Direct access to your earnings daily
• Robust benefits package (benefits vary based on full-time or part-time status)
• Active CNA license required at time of hire

Job Summary

The restorative nursing aide serves as caregiver to the resident during the scheduled work period in long term care. Uses appropriate mobility, balance and strengthening exercises, incorporating into therapeutic activities. Includes using adaptive equipment, fall prevention, appropriate turning, positioning and repositioning techniques, basic range of motion exercises, and good body mechanics. Assists with training and implementation of special programs designed to improve resident's quality of life, ability to perform daily activities and maintain their highest functional level of independence. Obtains resident's report prior to providing care. Documents resident's progress of care and behaviors, recognizes and reports changes in resident's condition promptly. Includes dressing/undressing programs, grooming, bathing, toileting, exercise/movement, and eating/swallowing programs. Demonstrates correct use and application of ice and paraffin baths, heat packets etc. according to state specific regulations. Uses the EMR accurately. Handles linens properly and disposes of soiled linens, clothing or supplies in adherence to regulations and guidelines: uses standard precautions by using personal protective equipment and observes transmission guidelines, washes hands between resident cares, report signs/symptoms of resident infections to appropriate staff in a timely manner. Provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned resident under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN). Knowledge of and delivers age-appropriate care related to the physical and psychological needs of the resident as per care plan. 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.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required.
• Minimum age of 16. Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.
• Required Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing. Completion of a C.NA training program, training if required by state and at least 40 hours of specific training related to restorative care procedures (may be provided by licensed therapists providing service within the organization).
• Satisfactorily completes yearly department specific competency testing and maintains a record of continuing education credits for each year.
• Dependent on facility and required responsibilities, this role may classify as a Sanford Category II Driver requiring a motor vehicle report and proof of valid driver’s license. Also must be medically qualified to perform the essential driving functions of this position as per our Sanford Driving Policy per the leaders request.

Benefits

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 .

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].

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-0272835

Job Function: Nursing

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