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Certified Nursing Assistant - Home HealthColorado Springs Pikes Peak Location - Colorado Springs, CO 80909 End Date 09/25/2026OverviewSalary Range $19.20 - $22.08 Hourly Position Type Part TimeDescriptionPOSITION SUMMARY: A CNA is responsible for assisting participants in the program for all inclusive care for the elderly with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as showering, eating, dressing, etc. They also assist in the delivery of instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) and restorative care, such as accompaniment to clinic appointments, physical therapy exercises and quality of life activities. CNAs are instrumental in the fulfilment of our mission to keep participants living as independently as possible for as long as possible and function as an important part of the interdisciplinary team (IDT). A $3.00 shift differential is offered for weekends.MISSION : Improving lives, Optimizing wellness, Promoting independenceRESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Travels to participant's homes to assist with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming, hair care, mouth care, eating, hand and foot nail care and toileting) as assigned/designated in the care planAssists participants with restorative and supportive care (including ambulating, positioning, transferring, skin care, catheters, enemas, home exercise program as instructed by physical therapist), as assigned/designated in the care planAssists in monitoring participant's health status (vital signs, weight, skin condition, appetite and changes in functional ability). Observes participant when they are taking prescribed medicationsReports any concerns or major changes to Home Care Coordinator in a timely mannerAssists participants with Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) (grocery shopping, cleaning, changing bed linens, laundry, meal preparation and other routine household care) as assigned/designated in the care planDocuments services provided to participants consistently, accurately and in a timely manner via Electronic Health Record (EHR). Follows procedure for flow sheet completionParticipates in participant's care planning through with interdisciplinary teamsHandles potentially infectious specimens with appropriate biohazard precautions, and practices universal precautionsDisplays a willingness and ability to be responsive in a warm and caring manner to all customer groups.Participates in Quality Assurance and program improvement initiatives as assignedOther duties as requested/assignedQualificationsHigh School Diploma or equivalent. Must be licensed as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the state of ColoradoMinimum of one (1) year of experience working with a frail, elderly or disabled population is required.Current First Aid/BLS Certification is requiredMust have excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrate the ability to interact clearly and effectively with both internal and external customersMust be efficient with computer applications such as email, navigating the internet, using electronic timekeeping, and Electronic Health RecordsAbility to work independently with minimum supervisionKnowledge of how to use and maintain medical equipment (adaptive, hoyer lift, etc.) is strongly preferred
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colorado springs, CO, 80901, US
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