Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing Home jobs in Colorado Springs, CO

Description

NTSOC is a non-profit organization based in Colorado Springs focused on providing home healthcare and therapies to children with disabilities. We ranked number 3 in the 2020 Best Place to work and offer competitive salary and benefits. Are you energetic and natural problem solver who loves to provide above and beyond? Do you like to deliver top notch customer service and provide a warm and welcoming environment for clients? We are looking for the right person to join our Clinical team as a Certified Nurses Aid.  

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is responsible for direct care to patients under the supervision of the RN. A CNA is responsible for always maintaining a patient’s comfort and safety, documenting care provided within 24 hours. 

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provides direct care to selected patients as assigned and demonstrated by the professional staff.
• Performs personal care activities, i.e. bathing, combing hair, oral hygiene, dressing, etc.
• Provides care in accordance with written instructions from Nurses and Therapists.
• Implements the patient's plan of care in compliance with Agency and governmental regulations.
• Provides simple exercises, transfers, and assists with therapy programs when instructed
• Documents all care provided within 24 hours of the visit.
• Reports immediately to supervisor or professional staff any changes in the patient's condition or any problems in assigned tasks.
• Provides emotional support to patients and families.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be COVID vaccinated per state mandate.
• 1-year experience working as a CNA preferred. Home care experience preferred.
• Must have completed an accredited CNA Program.
• Must have a Colorado CNA certificate in good standing (DORA)
• Strong time management and organization skills, including the ability to document care within 24 hours and maintain all credentials (licensure, CPR, educational requirements, etc.).
• Ability to work with electronic medical records system.
• Ability to effectively communicate with staff, clients and medical personnel.
• Ability to advocate for and relate to clients/families and their concerns.

Benefits: Health, Vision and Dental Insurance, HSA, PTO/Sick Time, 403 B with Company Match, Voluntary A&D and Short/Long Term Disability, Voluntary Identity Theft Protection.

Positions is Part Time or Full Time with varying hours and days including weekend days/evenings.