Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

$2500 HIRING BONUS FOR FULLTIME (60+ HOURS PER PERIOD)

$1,000 HIRING BONUS FOR PART TIME! (48+ HOURS PER PAY PERIOD)

Come join our awesome team as a CNA with Valley Manor Care Center!

Valley Manor Care Center is part of Volunteers of America National Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare subsidiary of the Volunteers of America parent organization.

Hourly Pay:

• $19.00 - $27.14 per hour based on experience including the option for pay in lieu of benefits!
• $1.50 per hour Evening and Night Shift differential

Schedules Offered: 6am 2pm, 2-10pm or 10pm-6am. FULLTIME! Days will vary. Every other weekend required.

Employer/Employee Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Saving Account (FSA)
• 403(b) - with discretionary contribution
• Paid Vacation/Sick Time
• Employee Referral Program

Benefits with minimal to no cost to employees:

• Up to 18% Additional base Pay in lieu of waiving benefits (PRN not eligible)
• Scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness program
• Life insurance (with an option to purchase additional)
• Short term disability
• Loan program
• NEW! NetSpend – Get paid early: Tap into 50% of your earnings after payday.
• Ministry Program

The Nursing Assistant (CNA) is to provide assigned residents with routine daily nursing care in accordance with established facility nursing care procedures as directed by clinical supervisors. The Nursing Assistant reports any observed changes in resident condition as they occur. Performs routine resident care duties and tasks delegated by the registered nurse, licensed practical nurse or licensed therapist to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of residents. Provides services in a manner compliant with all state and federal regulations as well as with any applicable facility policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• State approved nursing assistant course completion/certification, or enrollment in approved course per state guidelines.
• Experience in the long-term care setting preferred.

Preferred Skills:

• Ability to safely perform the essential functions of the job without harm to self or others.
• Ability to prioritize duties.
• Ability to understand and follow work assignments.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to utilize computers and other electronic devices for tasks such as timekeeping, in-servicing and documentation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Nursing Care Functions:
  
  • Assists residents with personal cares, including bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, bed mobility, toileting and eating. Documents ADL’S appropriately.
  • Follows all shift routines, policy and procedures regarding accurate performance of vital signs, weights, etc. Understands/supports Resident Bill of Rights.
  • Serves meals and assists residents with eating. Records accurate food and fluid intake as assigned. Reports any chewing or swallowing difficulty to the nurse.
  • Assists the resident with the restorative nursing program including but not limited to, passive and active range of motion, ambulation with appropriate assistive devices and use of transfer belt.
  • Uses safety standards at all times in transfer gait of residents: (a) Uses 2 trained staff members for all mechanical lifts, gait belt and/or proper mechanical equipment for all transfers/ambulation of residents. (b) Uses proper body mechanics. (c) Ambulates/ transfers residents per plan of care. (d) Positions residents to maintain body alignment per policy and procedure and plan of care.
  • Reports promptly to the nurse any changes in the resident condition.
  • Answers call lights promptly and determine residents’ needs.
  • Neatly makes and changes bed linens.
  • Ensures that residents are clean, neatly dressed according to preference or age, and well-groomed.
  • Reports any indication of resident illness to the nurse. Completes Stop ’N’ Watch forms on Point of Click or uses paper form.
  • Provides any information on changes in skin conditions to the nurse.
  • Follows standard precautions and works within OSHA guidelines. Follows infection prevention and infection control policy/procedure: (a) Follows resident skin care protocol. (b) Properly cleans and stores resident equipment. (c) Maintains sanitary conditions in common areas (e.g., tub rooms, dining areas, and hallways). (d) Follows basic principles of linen handling. (e) Follows principles of universal precautions. (f) Follows isolation precautions. (g) Reports any concern related to infection control to nurse.
  • Observe and report any noted changes in mental status to the nurse.
  • Report to charge nurse all incidents/accidents that occur involving employee, residents, and visitors.
  • Treats and ensures that residents are treated with respect and dignity. Shows respect for resident’s right to confidentiality, dignity and privacy.
  • Immediately reports any suspected abuse or neglect per facility policy.
  • Remains aware and takes special precautions to ensure a clean and safe environment for residents and staff.
  • Reports any equipment malfunction to designated employee.
  • Completes miscellaneous tasks related to care of residents (e.g., transporting patients).
  • Reports to nurse prior to shift and at end of shift.
• Documentation:
  
  • Accurately documents vital signs, weights, intake and output as delegated per facility protocol.
  • Utilizes electronic systems of documentation as required per facility policy.
• Personnel Functions:
  
  • Attends designated nursing meetings as scheduled.
  • Develops and maintains a good working relationship with inter-departmental personnel.
  • Attends educational offerings and obtains at least twelve (12) hours of continuing education a year per state regulations.
  • Follows federal and state rules and regulations governing nursing facilities.
  • Reports emergency situations immediately to nurse.
  • Responds immediately to an emergency. This includes assisting with the evacuation of residents.
  • Establishes and maintains respectful communication with all employees, residents and families.
  • Attends required in-services and completes assigned on-line modules.
  • Uses proper chain of command to communicate concerns.
  • Complete all assigned in-services and on-line modules.
• Committee Functions:
  
  • Serves on, participates in and attends various committees and meetings of the facility to enhance interdisciplinary process.
  • Participates/supports activities of facility committees.
• Other duties as assigned or directed by nurse.

At Valley Manor Care Center in Montrose, CO, our aim is to find friendly and compassionate staff who are specially trained to care for patients' needs as individuals, respect their privacy, and help clients maintain as much independence as possible. While providing care to our patients, we want our staff to feel cared for and love their work while maintaining a work-life balance, so offering employees paid-time off benefits is a part of our comprehensive benefits package Our diverse and involved staff members are supported by the commitment to maintain relationships of functional trust with every team member, to always practice solutions-focused problem solving, and to continually affirm each team member’s contribution to the quality of our work.

Volunteers of America National Services has been certified as a Great Place to Work for 7 years in a row! Our employees says their work has a special meaning: this is not “just a job”!

Take pride in helping others and join us today!

At VOANS , we celebrate sharing, encouraging and embracing diversity. Equal employment opportunities are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that blending individual strengths and unique personal differences nurtures and supports our organizations shared commitment to our mission and creates an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to do their personal best.

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