Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA)

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA)

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Requisition # : 196039

196039

Location

Colorado Springs, CO 80925

Category

Salary

$17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Position Details

Position Overview

Responsible for providing personal medical care and assistance with daily living activities that improve quality of life by allowing our patients to remain in their home while adhering to confidentiality standards and professional boundaries at all times.

Colorado Springs, CO

Sunday through Saturday

07 : 00 - 19 : 00

Pay Rate $17-20 / HR DOE

Essential Job Functions

Perform, assist, evaluate and document medical care, such as :

o Basic first aid

o Taking weight and vital signs

o Catheter and bowel care, including I&O monitoring

o Range of motion exercises, exercises as assigned by a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech Language Pathologist

o Ambulation, transfer and positioning with wheelchairs and other non-life support medical equipment and devices

o Prepare meals according to dietary and nutritional needs

o Care for patient's special conditions and needs within scope of authorized tasks

Help patient maintain good personal hygiene, such as :

o Assistance with bathing, toileting, grooming, shaving, skin and nail care, oral hygiene, dressing and eating

Thorough completion and coordination of all required documentation, such as :

o Maintaining and completing the necessary patient / family and Company documentation records upon conclusion of each visit

o Observe and report significant changes in patient's condition to the (RN) Nursing Supervisor

Provide hands-on personal care and performance of simple procedures as an extension of therapy or nursing services.

Provide services that are ordered by the physician in the plan of care and that the aide is permitted to perform under state law.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED

Current, unrestricted certification or proof of training as required by the state

Current CPR certification

Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation and compliance with aide care and policies and procedures

Additional state specific requirements

Continuing Education as required by state

Colorado(Nursing Aide Services) :

o (A) The agency shall select nurse aides on the basis of such factors as the ability to read, write, carry out directions, effectively communicate to demonstrate competency in the provision of care and services safely and effectively and treat consumers with dignity and respect to person and property.

o (B) The agency shall ensure that each nurse aide it employs is certified by the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies within four (4) months of starting employment and that certification remains current.

Each aide that provide care and services before certification shall be supervised in the home by direct observation at least weekly for the first month of employment and every two (2) weeks thereafter until certification is obtained.

o Ongoing Education

An Aide must receive at least 12 hours of in-service training during each 12-month period. In-service training may occur while an aide is furnishing care to a patient.

Other Skills / Abilities

Attention to detail

Time Management

Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution

Good organization and communication skills

Physical Requirements

Must be able to speak, write, read and understand English

Must be able to travel

Must be able to lift 50 pounds

Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting

Must be able to sit and climb stairs

Must have visual and hearing acuity

Must have strong sense of smell and touch

Must be able to sufficiently reposition patients and move equipment without assistance

Must be able to appropriately respond physically and mentally to emergency situations in the home or during transport

Environment

Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditions

Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseases

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis for this role and can be submitted by applying to this job posting or by visiting our career page at : Aveanna Healthcare Careers

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action : Aveanna provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

In addition to federal law requirements, Aveanna complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Requirements

Position Overview

The Certified Nursing Assistant is responsible for providing personal medical care and assistance with daily living activities that improve quality of life by allowing our patients to remain in their home while adhering to confidentiality standards and professional boundaries at all times.

Essential Job Functions

Perform, assist, evaluate and document medical care, such as :

o Basic first aid

o Taking weight and vital signs

o Catheter and bowel care, including I&O monitoring

o Range of motion exercises, exercises as assigned by a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech Language Pathologist

o Ambulation, transfer and positioning with wheelchairs and other non-life support medical equipment and devices

o Prepare meals according to dietary and nutritional needs

o Care for patient's special conditions and needs within scope of authorized tasks

Help patient maintain good personal hygiene, such as :

o Assistance with bathing, toileting, grooming, shaving, skin and nail care, oral hygiene, dressing and eating

Thorough completion and coordination of all required documentation, such as :

o Maintaining and completing the necessary patient / family and Company documentation records upon conclusion of each visit

o Observe and report significant changes in patient's condition to the (RN) Nursing Supervisor

Provide hands-on personal care and performance of simple procedures as an extension of therapy or nursing services.

Provide services that are ordered by the physician in the plan of care and that the aide is permitted to perform under state law.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED

Current, unrestricted certification or proof of training as required by the state

Current CPR certification

Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation and compliance with aide care and policies and procedures

Additional state specific requirements

Continuing Education as required by state

Georgia :

o Successful completion of Nurse Aide training and competency evaluation program pursuant to the requirements of 42 CFR part 483, Subpart D; or

o Health Care or Personal Care credentialing program recognized and approved by the state; or

o Successful completion of 40 hour training program provided by a private home care provider which addresses at least the areas specified in the PHCP rules

Illinois :

o Appropriate clearing of Illinois Department of Public Health - Health Care Worker Registry,

o Successful completion of Long-Term Care Assistants and Aides Training Programs Code; or

o Documentation of current registration from another state; or

o Successful completion of a Nursing Arts Program which included at least 40 hours of supervised clinical experience from an accredited nursing program as evidenced by diploma, certificate or other written verification from the school and proof of successful completion of the written portion of the Department established nursing assistant competency test; or

o Successful completion of a US military Training Program that includes the content of the Basic Nursing Assistant Training Program as evidenced by a diploma, certification DD-214, or other written verification and successful completion of the written portion of the Department-established nursing assistant competency evaluation Proof of completion of a nursing program in a foreign country.

Colorado(Nursing Aide Services) :

o (A) The agency shall select nurse aides on the basis of such factors as the ability to read, write, carry out directions, effectively communicate to demonstrate competency in the provision of care and services safely and effectively and treat consumers with dignity and respect to person and property.

o (B) The agency shall ensure that each nurse aide it employs is certified by the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies within four (4) months of starting employment and that certification remains current.

Each aide that provide care and services before certification shall be supervised in the home by direct observation at least weekly for the first month of employment and every two (2) weeks thereafter until certification is obtained.

o Ongoing Education

An Aide must receive at least 12 hours of in-service training during each 12-month period. In-service training may occur while an aide is furnishing care to a patient.

Other Skills / Abilities

Attention to detail

Time Management

Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution

Good organization and communication skills

Physical Requirements

Must be able to speak, write, read and understand English

Must be able to travel

Must be able to lift 50 pounds

Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting

Must be able to sit and climb stairs

Must have visual and hearing acuity

Must have strong sense of smell and touch

Must be able to sufficiently reposition patients and move equipment without assistance

Must be able to appropriately respond physically and mentally to emergency situations in the home or during transport

Environment

Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditions

Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseases

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.

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