Day Center CNA

Rocky Mountain Health Care Services; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS in Colorado Springs is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to support participants in the PACE program with activities of daily living and instrumental activities as needed. You will assist with ADLs, memory-care activities, meals, and transportation support.

Responsibilities include documenting care in the Electronic Health Record, participating in care planning with the IDT, and maintaining a clean, safe care environment. Colorado CNA license and First Aid/BLS are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist participants with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, toileting).
• Lead group and one-on-one activities in memory-impaired units.
• Assist with meals and feeding; monitor and support participants during meals.
• Maintain clean and orderly day rooms and care areas.
• Assist drivers with loading/unloading participants from vehicles.
• Document services in Electronic Health Records (EHR) accurately and timely.
• Participate in care planning with interdisciplinary team.
• Handle potentially infectious specimens with proper precautions.
• Support quality assurance and program improvement initiatives as assigned.

Skills

First Aid/BLS

Communication

Computer literacy

Independent work

Medical equipment knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license in Colorado

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Email

Internet navigation

Electronic timekeeping

Job description

POSITION SUMMARYA CNA is responsible for assisting participants in the program for all inclusive care for the elderly (PACE) with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as showering, eating, dressing, etc. They also assist in the delivery of instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) and restorative care, such as accompaniment to clinic appointments, physical therapy exercises and quality of life activities. CNAs are instrumental in the fulfilment of our mission to keep participants living as independently as possible for as long as possible and function as an important part of the interdisciplinary team (IDT).CORE COMPETENCIESTechnical ExpertiseProblem SolvingTeamworkEffective CommunicationResults OrientedPersonal CredibilityQuality FocusPeople FocusFlexibilityESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIESReasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Assists participants with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming, hair care, mouth care, eating, hand and foot nail care and toileting) as assigned or neededCreates and participates in group(s) and one-on-one activities in memory impaired unitMonitors and assists participants with meals at feeding tableAssists, throughout the day, in maintaining clean and orderly day rooms, kitchen and personal care areasAssists the drivers with the loading and unloading of participants from vehiclesDemonstrates dependability through consistent compliance with scheduled work hoursParticipates in participant’s care planning through cooperation with interdisciplinary teamsMay assist other departments as a CNA as approved by the Day Center ManagerDocuments services provided to participants consistently, accurately and in a timely manner via Electronic Health Record (EHR). Follows procedure for flow sheet completionParticipates in participant’s care planning as requestedHandles potentially infectious specimens with appropriate biohazard precautions, and practices universal precautionsDisplays a willingness and ability to be responsive in a warm and caring manner to all customer groups.Participates in Quality Assurance and program improvement initiatives as assignedOther duties as requested/assignedEducation & ExperienceHigh School Diploma or equivalent. Must be licensed as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the state of ColoradoMinimum of one (1) year of experience working with a frail, elderly or disabled population is required.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesCurrent First Aid/BLS Certification is requiredMust have excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrate the ability to interact clearly and effectively with both internal and external customersMust be efficient with computer applications such as email, navigating the internet, using electronic timekeeping, and Electronic Health RecordsAbility to work independently with minimum supervisionKnowledge of how to use and maintain medical equipment (adaptive, hoyer lift, etc.) is strongly preferredWe strive to provide our employees with a comprehensive and affordable benefits package including Medical and Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision Care, Wellness Program, Telemedicine Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Company Paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Company Paid Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Life Insurance, Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Accidental Injury Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, 403(b) Savings Plan, Legal Shield and IDShield, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Paid Time-Off plan. Such benefits are based on applicable state law and factors such as pay classification (full-time, part-time, or casual), job grade and length of service.