CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing Home

Department:

Nursing

Reporting To:

Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing, Life Services Coordinator, Charge Nurse

Direct Reports:

None

Job Location:

Sedgwick County Memorial Nursing Home

901 Cedar Street, Julesburg, CO 80737

Employee Classification:

Full-Time

Salary Range:

Starting at $16/hr

Position Overview

Under the general supervision of the Director of Nursing, RN and/or LPN, the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides essential direct care services at Sedgwick County Health Center’s long term care setting. The Certified Nursing Assistant plays a vital role in delivering compassionate high-quality care to our residents.

Success in this role requires the ability to work collaboratively with nursing staff, therapists, and other care team members to ensure the highest quality of care. The CNA must effectively follow care plans, monitor residents’ health status, and document results in the electronic medical record while fostering an environment of encouragement, dignity, and respect.

The CNA also ensures compliance with all applicable regulatory standards, facility policies, and best practices for direct nursing care. The CNA plays a critical role in supporting and assisting residents with ADL’s (activities of daily living), such as, bathing, dressing, oral care, meals, and toileting while reinforcing the principles of person-centered care.

The ideal candidate will be a compassionate and skilled caregiver that demonstrates strong communication skills, patience, adaptability, and a commitment to improving the well-being of residents in a long-term care setting.

Core Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, and mobility support
• Transfer and reposition residents using proper body mechanics and lifting techniques
• Monitor and report changes in resident conditions to the charge nurse
• Support meal service, including feeding assistance and documentation of intake
• Assist in toileting programs and continence care per residents’ care plans

• Maintain resident safety and dignity while performing care tasks
• Keep accurate records of care activities and complete daily flow sheets
• Comply with infection control and safety procedures
• Participate quality improvement activities

Additional Responsibilities

• Treat residents with dignity and respect, ensuring compliance with all facility policies
• Protect residents' rights and confidentiality of medical information
• Report any, abuse, neglect, or safety concerns promptly
• Participate in training, emergency drills, and mandatory compliance programs
• Maintain professionalism in interactions with residents, families, and staff
• Assist in the evacuation of residents during emergencies

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Certified Nursing Assistant certification in good standing with the state
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Minimum of one year of CNA experience in long-term care preferred
• No disciplinary action on certification

Core Competencies

• Knowledge
• Understands fundamental nursing principles and practices
• Safe resident practices
• Knowledge of personal care techniques, including bathing, grooming and toileting
• Basic knowledge of human body systems and functions
• Awareness of common age-related changes and conditions
• Familiarity with common healthcare terms and abbreviations
• Knowledge of infection prevention, including hand hygiene and the use of personal protective equipment
• Knowledge to accurately measure and record vital signs
• Ability to recognize abnormal values and report values to nurse
• Skills
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Attention to detail and ability to follow care plans accurately
• Basic computer and electronic medical records (EMR) navigation

• Abilities
• Ability to lift, move, push, or pull up to 100 pounds
• Capable of bending, stooping, kneeling, and standing for extended periods
• Ability to remain calm and professional in high-stress situations
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage with residents, families, and healthcare teams
• Ability to receive and follow through with instructions
• Ability to understand body mechanics to prevent injuries to both residents and caregivers

Latitude, Contacts, & Interactions

All positions of Sedgwick County Health Center are part of an interdisciplinary team, and as such, participate in the care and service delivery process through effective interaction with other team members. Reports to the Director of Nursing.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Frequent Physical demands
• Sufficient visual and auditory acuity to monitor resident status and communicate effectively
• Stand and walking for extended periods, up to 8-12 hours per shift
• Bending, stooping, and reaching to assist residents with mobility and daily activities
• Lifting, transferring, and repositioning residents with or without assistance, can weigh up to 100 pounds
• Pushing and pulling of wheelchairs, beds, and medical equipment
• Manual dexterity to operate medical equipment and perform tasks such as feeding, dressing and hygiene care
• Performing repetitive movements, including hand and arm motions, during tasks such as bathing and dressing residents
• Occasional Physical demands
• Kneeling, crouching, or squatting when providing care or performing tasks
• Ability to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary
• Ability to assist in evacuation of residents during emergency situations
• May be subject to falls
• May be subject to hostile or emotional residents, family members, visitors, or personnel
• Subject to varying temperatures and environmental conditions within the facility

• Possible Exposure to
• May be subject to odors throughout the day; encounter reactions from dust, disinfectants, and other air contaminants
• Subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, and/or conditions

*Must meet general health requirements according to facility policy, including medical and physical exams and checking immunity status to various infectious diseases

Equal Opportunity

Sedgwick County Health Center is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practice laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Sedgwick County Health Center is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please e-mail Brad in Human Resources at behmke@schealth.org

*All positions subject to close without notice.

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

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24 – 36 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Loan repayment program
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person