CNA

Currently seeking: Evening and Night CNA's

Edgewater Health and Rehabilitation (formerly Westlake Care Community) is seeking a dedicated and compassionate CNA's to join our dynamic team. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents in a supportive, collaborative, and growth-focused environment. We are passionate about delivering the highest quality care and providing the tools for our team members to excel both professionally and personally.

At the new Edgewater Health and Rehabilitation our collaborative team creates an environment focused on improving resident outcomes while also enhancing your clinical skills. You will be part of a dedicated, leadership-driven team that is fully committed to the success of the facility. We provide unwavering support throughout your professional journey to ensure your continued growth and success.

This position will be open for a minimum of 3 days and will remain open until a top candidate is identified.

Position Title: CNA

Job Type: Full-Time/Part-Time

Location: Lakewood, CO

Pay: $20.00 -$24.00 annually/ per hour. Plus Shift Differential. Pay is dependent on applicant’s relevant experience.

Qualifications for CNA:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of an accredited CNA program.

Credentials

• Must possess an active CNA certificate valid in this state.
• Must possess a current CPR card

Other Specific Requirements

• Must provide evidence of being free of tuberculosis infection upon hire and as set forth by the policies of the facility.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decision when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.

Essential Duties:

• Ensure that the resident’s room is ready for receiving the resident (i.e., bed made, name tags up, admission kit available, etc.).
• Greet residents and escort them to their room.
• Introduce resident to his/her roommate, if any, and other residents and personnel as appropriate.
• Inventory and mark the resident’s personal possessions as instructed.
• Transport residents to new rooms or to the receiving area and assist with loading/unloading residents from vehicles as necessary.
• Perform all assigned tasks in accordance with our established policies and procedures, and as instructed by your supervisors.
• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit and shift.
• Report all complaints and grievances made by the resident.
• Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals to your supervisor.
• Participate in and receive the nursing report upon reporting for duty.
• Follow established policies concerning exposure to blood/body fluids.
• Assist residents with daily dental and mouth care (i.e., brushing teeth/dentures, oral hygiene, special mouth care, etc.).
• Assist residents with bath functions (i.e., bedbath, tub or shower bath, etc.) as directed.
• Assist residents with personal care.
• Keep residents dry (i.e., change gown, clothing, linen, etc., when it becomes wet or soiled).
• Change bed linens. Keep linens tight to avoid wrinkles from forming under the resident.
• Assist resident with bowel and bladder functions (i.e., take to bathroom, offer bedpan/urinal, portable commode, etc.).
• Maintain intake and output records as instructed.
• Perform restorative and rehabilitative procedures as instructed.
• Change dressings, bandages, binders, etc., as instructed.
• Provide eye and ear care (i.e., warm/cold compresses, eye/ear instillation, cleaning eyeglasses/hearing aides, etc.) as instructed.
• Answer resident calls promptly.
• Ensure that residents who are unable to call for help are checked frequently.
• Check each resident routinely to ensure that his/her personal care needs are being met in accordance with his/her wishes.
• Observe and report the presence of pressure areas and skin breakdowns to prevent pressure ulcers (bedsores).
• Report injuries of an unknown source, including skin tears.
• Turn bedfast residents at least every two (2) hours.
• Perform special treatment as instructed.
• Prepare residents for meals (i.e., take to bathroom, wash hands, comb hair, raise bed, position tables, place bibs, take to/from dining room, etc.).
• Serve food trays. Assist with feeding as indicated (i.e., cutting foods, feeding, assist in dining room supervision, etc.).
• Keep residents’ water pitchers clean and filled with fresh water (on each shift) and within easy reach of the resident.
• Serve between meal and bedtime snacks.
• Participate in appropriate in-service training programs prior to performing tasks that involve potential exposure to blood/body fluids.
• Wash hands before and after performing any service for the resident.
• Immediately notify the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse of any resident leaving/missing from the facility.
• Follow established safety precautions in the performance of all duties.
• Keep excess supplies and equipment off the floor. Store in designated areas.
• Wash wheelchairs, walkers, etc., as instructed.
• Clean, disinfect, and return all resident care equipment to its designated storage area after each use.
• Perform routine housekeeping duties (i.e., clean bedrails, overbed table, night stand, etc., that relate to nursing care procedures).
• Report all hazardous conditions and equipment to the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse immediately.
• Report all safety violations.
• Follow established isolation precautions and procedures.
• Follow established procedures in the use and disposal of personal protective equipment.
• Use only the equipment you have been trained to use; operate all the equipment in a safe manner.
• Inform the nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse of any changes in the resident’s condition so that appropriate information can be entered on the resident’s care plan.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information.
• Ensure that you treat all residents fairly, and with kindness, dignity, and respect.
• Ensure that all nursing care is provided in privacy.
• Knock before entering the resident’s room.
• Report all grievances and complaints made by the resident to the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse.
• Report all allegations of resident abuse and/or misappropriation of resident property.
• Honor the resident’s refusal of treatment request. Report such requests to your supervisor.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned.

Benefits:

· 401(k) with employer matching contribution

· Exceptional health and welfare benefits including medical, vision, dental, disability coverage including coverage for eligible dependents.

· Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

· Full suite of voluntary benefits such as flexible spendings accounts for health care and dependent care, pet insurance, childcare benefit program, transportation benefit program, and employee discounts.

· Paid Time Off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.

· Tuition Reimbursement

· DailyPay

· Wisely Pay Card

At Edgewater Health and Rehabilitation, we believe that exceptional care starts with a strong set of values that guide everything we do. As a Maintenance Supervisor with us, you’ll be part of a team that helps drive the CAPLICO values:

• Customer Second: We put our team first, knowing that when we take care of each other, we can better serve our clients.
• Accountability: We take ownership of our actions and are dedicated to delivering the highest quality care.
• Passion for Learning: We are always growing and improving, embracing new knowledge to enhance our skills and stay at the forefront of the industry.
• Love One Another: We create a supportive and caring environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered.
• Intelligent Risk-Taking: We are not afraid to challenge the status quo to create innovative solutions for our patients and our practice.
• Celebration: We celebrate successes, big and small, and recognize the hard work and dedication of our team members.
• Ownership: We take full responsibility for our roles, contributing to a shared vision of excellence in patient care

For more information about the position or if you need assistance applying, you can contact Denice Crandall at 303-328-5363.

About Lakewood, Colorado

Lakewood is a friendly, close-knit city situated in Jefferson County, Colorado. We are just blocks from Sloan’s Lake and a few miles west of downtown Denver, Colorado. Lakewood offers the warm and community feel of a smaller town while remaining within easy reach of big city convenience and amenities. Residents enjoy easy access to open spaces, parks, trails and recreational areas.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN

Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person