CNA Certified Nursing Assistant- Colorado Springs

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Pikes Peak Hospice and Palliative Care (PPHPC) is looking for an experienced CNA to assist one of our outpatient teams.
Location: El Paso and Teller County, CO
Status: Full timeT
Schedule: MON - FRI 8AM - 5PM (rotation of weekends/holidays may be required)
Hourly Pay Range: $14.04 -$18.96
New hires are placed into a salary grade based on education, experience and equity within a position. Please note that compensation ranges are intended to be a good faith estimate of a likely hiring range for this position.
Supplemental Pay:
Supplemental pay based on position, schedule and/or availability.
Paid Mileage
Shift Differentials
Stipends
Overtime
Mileage and Expense Reimbursement:
Employee travel is paid out based on company pay practices.
$0.50
Comprehensive Benefit Package:
Employee Classifications: FTBE - Regular Full Time benefit eligible employees are regularly scheduled 30 hours or more.
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance – Company Paid
Long-Term Disability – Company Paid
Medical and Dental Coverages w/ Employer Contribution
Vision
Supplemental Life & AD&D (Employee, Spouse, Child(ren))
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Care
Legal and Identity Protection
403(b) Retirement Plan w/ Employer Match
Vacation Pay and Sick Leave - Accrued
Holiday Pay with an additional Floating Holiday
Education Reimbursement Program
Referral and Certification Bonus Programs
Early Wage Access
Employer Assistance Program
Employee Recognition Program
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) provides quality nursing care within their scope of practice to promote comfort and dignity for patients in the hospice care setting. Upholds positive public relations with patients, families and facility staff. The Certified Nursing Assistant is able to work with neonates through geriatrics.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Delivers care based on the Plan of Care (POC) established by the RN Case Manager and/or assigned RN. Communicates to Clinical Manager, RN Case Manager or assigned RN regarding their observations and knowledge of patient needs and preferences. Is a part of the Interdisciplinary Team/Group (IDT/IDG) and participates in meetings as assigned.
Assists with ambulation, range-of-motion exercises, positioning, turning and transfers according to patient’s abilities, tolerance and preference.
Takes and records vital signs, observes changes in patient’s condition or behavior; promptly reports any changes to appropriate licensed nursing personnel.
Provides personal care to patients, including bathing, peri-care, shampoo, oral hygiene, denture care, nail care, shaving and assisting with dress.
Aides with patient’s toileting needs, including bedpan/urinal use, catheter care, changing briefs, and when delegated and supervised, administers suppositories/enemas.
Periodically addresses food and fluid issues by preparing meals, feeding patient and/or offering fluids.
Maintains patient’s skin integrity to prevent pressure ulcers, skin tears or other damage by changing incontinent patients, turning, repositioning and applying lotion.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum Experience: 3-6 months CNA experience (hospice preferred).
Required License: Current Colorado CNA license. Valid Colorado driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.
CPR certification
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to lift/push/pull minimum of 50 lbs
Lifts/positions/ and/or transfers patients
Lifts supplies/equipment
Prolonged, extensive or considerable standing/walking/sitting
Considerable reaching/stooping/bending/kneeling/crouching
Manual dexterity and mobility
Visual and auditory acuity
The Organization does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, creed, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation/identity, transgender status military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. This prohibition includes unlawful harassment based on any of these protected classifications.
Job Requirements
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum Experience: 3-6 months CNA experience (hospice preferred).
Required License: Current Colorado CNA license. Valid Colorado driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.
CPR certification
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to lift/push/pull minimum of 50 lbs
Lifts/positions/ and/or transfers patients
Lifts supplies/equipment
Prolonged, extensive or considerable standing/walking/sitting
Considerable reaching/stooping/bending/kneeling/crouching
Manual dexterity and mobility
Visual and auditory acuity

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