CNA $2,500 HIRING BONUS

pstrong$2,500 HIRING BONUS FOR FULL-TIME! MUST BE SCHEDULED 30+ HOURS WEEKLY./strong/p pstrongCome join our awesome team as a Full-time Nursing Assistant (CNA) with Horizons Care Center. OFFERING NEW WAGES!/strong/p pemHorizons Care Center isspan /span/emempart of Volunteers of America National Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare subsidiary of the Volunteers of America parent organization strongand/strong/em/p pstrongemproudly listed among the Best Nursing Homes by U.S. News World Report!/em/strong/p pstrongHourly Pay:/strong $19.50 $23.50 per hour, based on previous work experience!/p pstrongSchedules:/strong Fulltime DAYS (6am-6pm) 3 12-hour shifts per week, days will vary, every other weekend required./p pstrongEmployer/Employee Benefits:/strong/p ul liMedical, Dental and Vision insurance/li liHealth Savings Account (HSA)/li liFlexible Saving Account (FSA) /li li403(b) - with discretionary contribution /li liPaid Vacation/Sick Time/li liEmployee Referral Program/li /ul pstrongBenefits with minimal to no cost to employees: /strong/p ul liScholarships/li liEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)/li liWellness program/li liLife insurance (with an option to purchase additional)/li liShort term disability /li liLoan program/li li pNEW! NetSpend option: 50% of wages before payday/p /li liMinistry Program/li /ul ul/ul pThe primary role of the strongNursing Assistant (CNA) /strongis to provide assigned residents with routine daily nursing care in accordance with established facility nursing care procedures and, in a manner, compliant with all state and federal regulations as well as with any applicable facility policies and procedures./p pstrongQUALIFICATIONS:/strong/p ul liHigh school graduate or equivalent./li liMust be a Certified Nursing Assistant in the state of CO./li liAbility to safely perform the essential functions of the job without harm to self or others./li liExperience in a long-term care setting preferred./li liAbility to prioritize duties./li liAbility to understand and follow work assignments./li liAbility to work as part of a team./li liAbility to utilize computers and other electronic devices for tasks such as timekeeping, in-servicing and documentation./li /ul ul/ul pstrongESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:/strong/p ul liAssists residents with personal cares, including bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, bed mobility, toileting and eating. Documents ADL’S appropriately./li liFollows all shift routines, policy and procedures regarding accurate performance of vital signs, weights, etc. Understands/supports Resident Bill of Rights./li liServes meals and assists residents with eating.  Records accurate food and fluid intake as assigned.  Reports any chewing or swallowing difficulty to the nurse./li liAssists the resident with the restorative nursing program including but not limited to, passive and active range of motion, ambulation with appropriate assistive devices and use of transfer belt./li liUses safety standards at all times in transfer gait of residents: (a) Uses 2 trained staff members for all mechanical lifts, gait belt and/or proper mechanical equipment for all transfers/ambulation of residents.  (b) Uses proper body mechanics.  (c) Ambulates/ transfers residents per plan of care.  (d) Positions residents to maintain body alignment per policy and procedure and plan of care./li liReports promptly to the nurse any changes in the resident condition./li liAnswers call lights promptly and determines residents’ needs./li liNeatly makes and changes bed linens./li liEnsures that residents are clean, neatly dressed according to preference or age, and well-groomed./li liReports any indication of resident illness to the nurse. Completes Stop ’N’ Watch forms on Point of Click or uses paper form./li liFollows standard precautions and works within OSHA guidelines.  Follows infection prevention and infection control policy/procedure: (a) Follows resident skin care protocol.  (b) Properly cleans and stores resident equipment.  (c) Maintains sanitary conditions in common areas (e.g., tub rooms, dining areas, and hallways).  (d) Follows basic principles of linen handling.  (e) Follows principles of universal precautions.  (f) Follows isolation precautions.  (g) Reports any concern related to infection control to nurse./li liObserve and report any noted changes in mental status to the nurse./li liReport to charge nurse all incidents/accidents that occur involving employee, residents, and visitors./li liTreats and ensures that residents are treated with respect and dignity. Shows respect for resident’s right to confidentiality, dignity and privacy./li liImmediately reports any suspected abuse or neglect per facility policy./li liRemains aware and takes special precautions to ensure a clean and safe environment for residents and staff./li liReports any equipment malfunction to designated employee./li liCompletes miscellaneous tasks related to care of residents (e.g., transporting patients)./li liReports to nurse prior to shift and at end of shift./li liAccurately documents vital signs, weights, intake and output as delegated per facility protocol./li liUtilizes electronic systems of documentation as required per facility policy./li liAttends designated nursing meetings as scheduled./li liDevelops and maintains a good working relationship with inter-departmental personnel./li liAttends educational offerings and obtains at least twelve (12) hours of continuing education a year per state regulations./li liFollows federal and state rules and regulations governing nursing facilities./li liReports emergency situations immediately to nurse./li liResponds immediately to an emergency. This includes assisting with the evacuation of residents./li liEstablishes and maintains respectful communication with all employees, residents and families./li liAttends required in-services and completes assigned on-line modules./li liUses proper chain of command to communicate concerns./li liComplete all assigned in-services and on-line modules./li liServes on, participates in and attends various committees and meetings of the facility to enhance interdisciplinary process./li liParticipates/supports activities of facility committees./li liOther duties as assigned or directed by nurse./li /ul pSituated at the base of the scenic Grand Mesa in Eckert, CO, strongHorizons Health Care Center/strong offers staff the opportunity to connect with a tight community while surrounded by breathtaking scenery. We help to foster a work-life balance by offering employees paid-time off benefits as part of our comprehensive benefits package. Our diverse and involved staff members are supported by the commitment to maintain relationships of functional trust with every team member, to always practice solutions-focused problem solving, and to continually affirm each team member’s contribution to the quality of our work. /p pstrongVolunteers of America National Services has been certified as a Great Place to Work for 7 years running by its employees! Their work has a special meaning: this is not “just a job”./strong/p pstrongTake pride in helping others and join us today!/strong/p pAt strongVOANS,/strong we celebrate sharing, encouraging and embracing diversity. Equal employment opportunities are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that blending individual strengths and unique personal differences nurtures and supports our organizations’ shared commitment to our mission and creates an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to do their personal best./p p /p