What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) - $2,000 Sign On Bonus position at HOPEWEST?
Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
Join HopeWest as a PACE Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) and be responsible for providing the highest quality of skilled and non-skilled care in the day center, or in the community where the participants live. The CNA will follow the established plan-of-care for each participant that may include ADL activities, meal preparation, monitoring vital signs, and communicating any concerns or changes to the proper IDT member.
What is PACE?
PACE or Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly provides comprehensive, coordinated, and proactive whole-person care to allow people who might otherwise live in a nursing home to remain cared for in their homes, in their community. There are 180 PACE programs, in 33 states, providing care to over 79,000 people and growing every month!
The number of people aged 55 is increasing in Grand Junction, CO and the demand for eldercare professionals is on the rise. Apply today and take the next step in advancing your career!
What You Bring:
- Current and valid Colorado CNA license, maintained throughout employment.
- Preferably 6 months experience as a CNA.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience working with elderly, frail individuals.
- Experience working with individuals who have some cognitive impairment preferred.
- Valid Colorado driver’s license, unlimited access to reliable transportation, and adequate automobile insurance is maintained throughout employment.
- Adequate computer literacy in MS Word, Excel, Access, Outlook
- Current CPR certification is maintained throughout employment.
- Effectively and respectfully communicate both verbally and in writing in a multitude of situations and settings.
- Effectively work with and build relationships with others.
What We Offer:
- Pay structure starting at $18.50 for CNAs with less than 6 months experience, CNAs with more than 6 months experience starting at $20 per hour.
- $2,000 sign on bonus for full-time CNA positions.
- Monday-Friday 8am-5pm schedule.
- Cigna Health, Dental, and Vision insurance effective the month following start date.
- Immediately start accruing PTO and medical leave.
- 15% discount at Spoons Bistro & Bakery, and Heirlooms locations.
- Up to 3% match on 403B retirement starting upon employment.
- Employer paid life insurance and EAP.
- Mileage reimbursement for work-related driving.
- Additional pay for bilingual fluency.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
At HopeWest, we hold strong core values that are followed internally with staff as well as in the daily care of our patients & their loved ones. Employees of HopeWest are ambassadors that help continue our strong reputation in the communities we serve. If you want to feel honor and pride in the work that you do, while supporting a meaningful mission, come join our HopeWest Team!
Together, through creativity, volunteerism, and philanthropy we change the experiences of aging, illness, and grief – one family at a time.
HopeWest honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.
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