PRN Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Advanced Health Care; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Advanced Health Care of Colorado Springs is seeking a compassionate CNA to provide direct resident care and support in a skilled nursing setting. You will assist with activities of daily living, mobility, nutrition, and daily documentation under licensed supervision.

The role emphasizes empathy, patient-centered care, and teamwork, with PRN, Weekdays, and Weekend shifts. Training and education opportunities are provided to maintain certification and enhance geriatric care skills.

Qualifications

• Current Colorado CNA certification.
• Experience in skilled nursing or similar medical setting preferred.
• Ability to build rapport with residents with compassion.
• Commitment to high-quality, resident-centered care with empathy.
• Strong clinical skills in assessment and care planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to residents under supervision of licensed staff (bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding).
• Assist with mobility and transfers using proper lifting techniques.
• Monitor vital signs and intake/output; report changes to nursing team.
• Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges; orient new residents.
• Support residents in social/rec activities and provide companionship.
• Maintain clean, organized living environment and infection control.
• Assist with dining services and record food/fluid intake as directed.
• Document care and observations in facility records.
• Participate in training to maintain CNA verification and geriatric knowledge.

Skills

CN A certification

Geriatric care

Compassionate care

Clinical assessment

Resident advocacy

Job description

Description

As a CNA you will play a vital role in providing direct care and support to our residents, assisting with activities of daily living, promoting their independence and ensuring their comfort and well-being.

Schedule: PRN, Weekdays, Weekends, 8 Hour Shifts

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide direct care to residents under the supervision of licensed nursing staff, including assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding.


• Assist residents with mobility and transfers, using proper lifting and position techniques to ensure their safety and comfort.


• Monitor residents’ vital signs, intake and output, and report any changes or concerns to the nursing team.


• Assist with resident admission, transfers, and discharges, including orienting new residents to their surroundings and helping them settle into their rooms.


• Support residents' social and recreational activities by engaging them in meaningful interactions, escorting them to group activities and providing companionship.


• Maintain a clean and organized living environment for residents, including making beds, tidying rooms, and ensuring cleanliness and infection control standards are met.


• Assist with resident dining services, including meal set-up, feeding assistance, and recording food and fluid intake as directed.


• Document care provided and resident observations accurately and timely in accordance with facility policies and regulatory requirements.


• Participate in educational opportunities and training programs to maintain CNA verification and enhance skills and knowledge in geriatric care.


• Assist new CNA team members with training and getting actuated with policies, procedures and the layout of the facility.


• Participate in team meetings and contribute to resident care planning and goal setting.


• Contribute to a positive and supportive work environment by demonstrating professionalism, teamwork, and effective communication skills.


• Perform all other duties assigned.

Requirements

• Current certification as a Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Colorado.


• Prior experience in a skilled nursing facility or similar medical setting preferred.


• Ability to build rapport with residents through a compassionate and caring demeanor.


• Commitment to providing high-quality, resident-centered care with empathy and compassion.


• Strong clinical skills in assessment, treatment planning and intervention implementation.

Physical Requirements:

• Work performed in a medical setting due to the need to care for residents in person.


• Must be able to sit, stand, bend, reach, talk, hear, stoop, kneel, crouch, stretch, and twist.


• Stamina to stand and move about the facility to perform frequent rounds and respond to emergent situations as needed.


• Emotional resilience and ability to cope with the physical and emotional demands of working with residents who may have complex healthcare needs.


• Capability to lift and transfer residents safely, with proper body mechanics and assistance as needed.


• Required vision includes close, vision, distance, peripheral, and the ability to adjust focus.


• Maintain regular attendance and timeliness as set forth within the work schedule designated by the department supervisor/manager.


• The job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.


• The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without \"giving out\" or fatiguing.


• The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.


• The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.

Benefits:

• 401(k)


• Percentage of 401(k) matched by company


• Dental insurance


• Health insurance


• Life insurance


• Disability insurance


• Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program


• HSA


• FSA
  
• Paid sick leave under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act


• Paid time off


• Vision insurance


• Employee Assistance Program


• Discounts on auto, home, and pet insurance

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