CNA I (Client Care Aide I) - Rifle Veterans Community Living Center - Rifle

Colorado State Veterans Home At Rifle

The Colorado State Veterans Home at Rifle is seeking candidates to fill part-time or full-time positions. This position is in training to provide basic hands-on patient / resident care in a safe, clean, infection-controlled environment. Duties include bathing, dressing, grooming, hygiene, skin care, range of motion, positioning, ambulating, transferring, toileting programs, feeding programs, transporting, performing basic assessments, and charting / documenting all of the above.

This position is open to current Colorado residents only. The recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Full-time and part-time positions are available. Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package. The Colorado State Veterans Community Living Center at Rifle provides skilled nursing care, including an 18-bed Special Care Unit for residents with Alzheimer's Disease or related conditions. Serving veterans, their spouses, and eligible "Gold Star" parents, we are committed to caring for the whole person by addressing the personal and social needs of each resident, as well as their physical and medical requirements.

High school diploma or General Educational Diploma (GED) and must possess a current, valid CNA license. Current, valid certification as a Nurse Aide (CNA) from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies will substitute for the high school diploma or GED. Required to obtain CPR certification and Vaccinations as required by State and facility. Long-term care / nursing home experience is highly desirable. Effective problem solving skills.

This position requires the following as conditions of employment : Must pass TB test, must possess a valid, unrestricted US Driver's License, travel may have to transport residents in state vehicles, must obtain a CPR certification, must obtain CNA license within 120 days after completion of training, full background - name check, TRAILS and fingerprinting, this position is considered "essential service designation" and therefore, this position will be required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services to ensure health, safety, and welfare, this position has shift work : day, evening and night shifts to include holiday and weekends as needed, on-call status : may sign up for on-call. Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position.