Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Lowry Hills Care and Rehabilitation - Calling All CNAs! Are you passionate for giving care to those in need? Come join us! Our spacious 108 bed facility stewards a diverse patient demographic that includes dementia care, skilled rehabilitation, long term and hospice services that allows you to fit in where you find your passion as a caregiver. You must be licensed as a CNA in the state of Colorado $19-$28 Dollars Per Hour Depending On Experience. OPEN SHIFTS: DAYS (6AM-6PM) Every other weekend off NIGHTS (6PM-6AM) Every other weekend off PRN- All shifts POSITION DESCRIPTION: A nursing assistant is responsible for providing routine nursing care in accordance with established policies and procedures and as may be directed by the Charge Nurse, RN Supervisor, Director of Nurses or Administrator, to assure that the highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all times, within their scope of practice. QUALIFICATIONS Must be possess a license as a certified nursing assistant. Must possess a sincere desire to serve the elderly. Ability to read, write and speak the English language. Possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, and the general public. Willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel. Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level they are currently functioning. Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset individuals. GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform all duties as assigned and in accordance with facility's established policies and procedures, nursing care procedures and safety rules and regulations, within the scope of practice of a certified nursing assistant. Certified Nursing Assistant, or Certified Nursing Aide, is responsible for supporting medical staff in administering care to patients with various injuries, illnesses and disabilities. Their duties include helping patients bathe and maintain proper hygiene, feeding patients, providind contience care when needed, and assessing their patients' vital signs to notify staff of any changes and assist in maintaining a clean, homelike environment. POSITION DESCRIPTION : A nursing assistant responsible for providing routine nursing care in accordance with established policies and procedures and as may be directed by the Charge Nurse, RN Supervisor, Director of Nurses or Administrator, to assure that the highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all times. QUALIFICATIONS * Currently enrolled in a school for nursing assistants or have a license as a certified nursing assistant. * A minimum of 6 months experience as a certified nursing assistant or clinical experience while enrolled in a nursing assistant certification class. * Must possess a sincere desire to serve the ill, aged and infirm. * Ability to read, write and speak the English language. * Possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, and the general public. * Willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel. * Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level they are currently functioning. * Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability. * Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the facility. GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: GENERAL * Perform all duties as assigned and in accordance with facility's established policies and procedures, nursing care procedures and safety rules and regulations. * Make resident rounds at the beginning of each shift and every two hours thereafter to administer quality nursing care. * Verify the identification of a resident before administering nursing care or serving food, to assure that appropriate care is being provided to the correct resident. * Report missing ID bands to admission coordinator immediately. * Make beds, clean bedside and overbed tables. * Assure that water pitchers are cleaned, filled with fresh drinking water and within the resident's reach. * Other related duties as may become necessary or as directed by the Charge Nurse, RN Supervisor, Director of Nurses, or Administrator. Pay rate $23-26 per hour