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Certified Nursing Assistant – JOB#1472
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Company Description:
Estes Park Health exists to make a positive difference to the health and well-being of all we serve. Located about 90 miles northwest of Denver, at 7,522 feet above sea level, Estes Park Health sits in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. As a gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park, the adventurous lifestyle Estes Park supplies open endless outdoor opportunities for our staff. We promote a healthy work-life balance to give our staff the time to enjoy the “playground” that is Colorado.
From pediatrics to geriatrics, Estes Park Health supplies a full spectrum of care for our friends, neighbors, and visitors in the entire Estes Park Valley and Rocky Mountain National Park. Today, over 18,000 patients—residents and visitors alike—see our health care teams for both outpatient and inpatient services
Summary:
Provides hygienic and comfort care such as; bathing, oral care, peri-care, turning, changing beds and feeding.
SHIFT:
Days (7a-7p) and Nights (7p-7a)
*The shift and hours listed above may be subject to temporary or permanent change at any time according to the needs required to provide excellent and full services to our customers during employment.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Current Colorado licensure.
- CNA licensure.
- American Heart Association BLS required upon hire.
DUTIES:
- Answers call lights.
- Takes vital signs and records them accurately within the electronic health record.
- Assists patients with meals and nourishment.
- Maintains intake and output and weights.
- Assists with ambulation of patients.
- Assists with transportation of patients as needed.
- Maintains clean and organized work and patient care areas.
- Collection of specimens, such as UAs and 24 hour urine.
- Maintains a safe environment for each patient
- Assists in ordering, restocking of supplies and equipment on unit.
- Cleans and maintains utility room, equipment such as IV poles, wheelchairs, commodes and other assigned cleaning duties.
- Performs certain duties of Unit Coordinator, such as; answering phones, paging on radios, filling out requisitions, if Unit Coordinator is too busy or not on duty.
- Utilizes effective and appropriate communication.
- Cooperates with all staff in providing efficient and quality patient care.
- Effectively manages time for the benefit of all.
- Demonstrates professional behavior and dress in all phases of the job.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Participates in committees as assigned.
- Performs in accordance with all local, state, and federal laws and regulatory agency standards.
- Performs in accordance with EPH vision, mission and goals.
- All other duties as assigned.
Hiring range depending on experience is $16.50 to $22.44, depending on skill.