Certified Nurse Aide

BASIC FUNCTION: As a critical part of the healthcare team, the Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) provides various direct, quality patient care activities to residents in a long term care environment. RESPONSIBILITIES: * Assists patients in activities of daily living such as dressing or undressing, bathing, eating, etc. * Implements specific procedures and programs * Coordinates work within the department as well as with other departments * Reports pertinent information to the immediate supervisor and documents resident interactions as needed * Responds to inquiries or requests for information * Assists immediate supervisor and nurses with tasks to support department operations * Performs a variety of tasks and other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: * Must have an active valid license as a Certified Nurse Aide in the State of Colorado. * Must have current BLS card upon hire and maintain current status throughout GRHD employment. * High School Diploma or equivalent or preferred. * Two years of practical experience in a CNA position preferred. Must be at least 18 years of age. SALARY INFORMATION: * $17.50 - $26.57 Dependent on experience may vary outside this range * Additional $2.00 - $4.00 an hour for additional weekend and night shifts * Compensation may vary outside this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience APPLICATION WINDOW: Minimum of three days, and until it is filled BENEFITS: This position offers competitive pay, being part of a very cohesive & supportive team, and year round recreation with everything the outdoor enthusiast can imagine. Our comprehensive benefits package includes: * Medical, with prescription drug coverage * Vision and dental insurance * Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts * PTO accrual from day one * Extended illness benefits/time off * 457 retirement plan with match * Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, disability, employee assistant programs, AFLAC, identity theft protection and pet insurance. Clinical Excellence. Patient & Community Satisfaction. Financial Health & Stewardship of Resources. These are our three Keys to Excellence ; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day Grand River Health proudly serves residents of Western Colorado and beyond. We are a not-for-profit Special Tax District, formed by the citizens of Western Garfield County in 1961 to serve the area's health care needs. Our main hospital campus is located in the picturesque Rifle, Colorado with twenty-five beds providing a wide range of services, along with a long-term care center and a satellite campus. While the secret is out that this is a great place to live, the atmosphere of a caring and friendly community has been preserved amidst a steady growth of population. OUR MISSION: To improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve. OUR VISION: To be our communities' first choice in quality healthcare.