Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Part-time

pstrongCome join our awesome team as a CNA with Home Health of Western Colorado! /strong/p pemHome Health of Western Colorado/emem is part of Volunteers of America National Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare subsidiary of the Volunteers of America parent organization./em/p pstrongPay:  /strong$18.00 - $22 per hour, based on experience./p pstrongSchedule: /strongPart Time, Monday, Thursday Friday 8am-5pm/p ul/ul pstrongEmployer/Employee Benefits:/strong/p ul liDental and Vision insurance/li li403(b) - with discretionary contribution /li liPaid Vacation/Sick Time (pro-rated for part 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 listrongNEW! NetSpend/strong – Get paid early: Tap into 50% of your earnings before payday./li liMinistry Program/li /ul pThe strongCertified Nursing Assistant/strong is responsible for providing and assisting clients with activities of daily living, restorative and supportive care./p pstrongQUALIFICATIONS:/strong/p ul listrongEducation:/strong High School diploma or equivalent required. Current License as Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A) in the state working required./li listrongExperience:/strong A minimum of one year’s experience in working with the frail or elderly population required./li liMust have medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before having direct participant contact./li liMust have a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance and have means of transportation./li /ul pspan style="text-decoration: underline;"strongSkills and Knowledge:/strong/span/p ul liKnowledge of principles, practices standards and techniques of a C.N.A./li liKnowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment./li liKnowledge of medical equipment how to use and maintain./li liSkilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, co- workers, medical staff, and the public./li liSkilled in identifying and recommending problem resolution./li liAbility to work independently with minimum supervision./li liAbility to communicate clearly and effectively./li liAbility to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations./li liAbility to utilize computers and other electronic devices for tasks such as timekeeping, in-servicing and documentation./li /ul pstrongESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:/strong/p ul liConsults as needed with the RN Case Manager, ADON, and/or the Director of Clinical Services./li liUnder the direction and supervision of the RN Case Manager, ADON, and/or the Director of Clinical Services assists clients in the home with the following duties:br / ul liPersonal hygiene such as skin, mouth, hair care and bathing/showering./li liAssists clients in and out of bed, assisting with ambulation./li liAssisting with prescribed exercise which clients and aide have been taught by appropriate personnel./li liAssist clients to the bathroom or in using commodes, bedpans, or urinals./li liOther duties taught by a health profession for a specific participant such as taking of vitals, changing colostomy bags, changing of non-sterile dressing and non-sterile bowel and bladder hygiene care./li /ul /li liCompletes appropriate documentation of services utilizing the Electronic Medical Records system./li liFollows all HHWCO policies and procedures and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety guidelines./li liMaintains the confidentiality of all company procedures, results, and information about clients, clients or families./li liHandles potentially infectious specimens with appropriate biohazard precautions, and practices Universal Precautions./li liMaintains safe working environment. Follows HHWCO Safety policies and procedures./li liActs within the scope of his or her authority to practice./li liParticipates in continuing education classes and any required staff and training meetings. Maintains professional affiliations and any required certifications./li liParticipates in and supports Quality Improvement Initiatives./li liPerforms other duties as required or requested./li /ul div pAt strongHome Health of Western Colorado/strong, our aim is to find friendly and compassionate staff who are specially trained to care for patients' needs as individuals, respect their privacy, and help clients maintain as much independence as possible. While providing at-home care to our patients, we want our staff to feel cared for and love their work while maintaining a work-life balance, so offering employees paid-time off benefits is a 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 /div div pstrongVolunteers of America National Services has been certified as a span style="text-decoration: underline;"Great Place to Work for 7 years/span 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 /div