CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - FT

Good Samaritan Estes Park is a 30-bed assisted living facility specializing in long-term care services. As a Certified Nursing Assistant, you will provide resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned residents under the supervision of a charge nurse.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic health care assistance including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing and undressing
• Obtain and record vital signs
• Assist residents with transferring, repositioning, and walking using correct transfer techniques and equipment
• Provide range of motion and passive exercises
• Assist with meals and snacks, provide water and supplements as appropriate
• Create a positive dining experience for residents
• Aid providers and nursing staff with procedures and collect non-invasive body fluid specimens
• Administer prescribed medications as delegated by a licensed nurse and within scope of practice as defined by state regulations
• Document outcomes related to resident care, medication administration, behavior, activity, and dietary intake
• Communicate changing conditions, medication follow-up, and care-related concerns to the charge nurse
• Provide housekeeping and laundry services to assist residents with keeping living areas clean and operational
• Assist with and document wellness and recreational programs, encouraging resident participation
• Provide age-appropriate care related to physical and psychological needs per the care and service plan
• Provide care to residents with dementia as needed
• Follow infection prevention and control policies and proper Personal Protective Equipment use

Clinical Setting

Assisted living facility providing 24-hour nursing care to seniors with a focus on quality, dependable care in a Christian environment.

Schedule and Shifts

• Full-time position, 36 hours per week
• 12-hour shifts: 6am-6pm or 6pm-6am
• Rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays required
• Shift assignments based on nursing area needs and resident census
• Committee meeting attendance may be expected

Required Qualifications

• Minimum age 16
• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required
• Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing
• Satisfactory completion of yearly department-specific competency testing
• Maintenance of continuing education credits; minimum 12 hours annually required
• Maintenance of all department-specific required certifications
• When applicable for the state, certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry
• Depending on facility and required responsibilities, may require a valid driver's license and motor vehicle report as a Sanford Category II Driver, with medical qualification to perform essential driving functions

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in assisted living

Compensation

• Salary range: $18.25 to $26.75 per hour
• Direct access to earnings daily

Benefits

Full-time employees receive a robust benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package. Benefits vary based on full-time or part-time status.

Additional Requirements

• Drug-free workplace policy; accepted offer requires drug screen and pre-employment background screening
• When students are providing resident care as part of their training, any or all employees may be asked to provide direction to students