Certified Nursing Assistant (60768)

Job DetailsJob Location

• Lakewood -
• Lakewood,
• CO 80226Salary
• Range: $23.00 - $25.00 HourlyOptimal Hospice is searching for a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our team! The CNA will travel from patient’s home or placement to provide care. The CNA is an essential part of the Hospice multidisciplinary team. Why Optimal?
• Thriving
• Together: As we grow, so does the opportunity for personal and professional advancement. Join a team that's not just about today but invested in building a future where your contributions make a lasting impact.
• Community of
• Care: Optimal Hospice is more than an agency; it's a community dedicated to nurturing your skills and passions. We've crafted an environment that encourages growth and celebrates the unique strengths each team member brings.
• Heartfelt
• Connection: In a world of growth and expansion, we've retained the warmth of a close-knit family. Your journey with Optimal Hospice is more than a career - it's a personal connection to a purpose-driven community. Optimal Hospice is devoted to helping our patients achieve and maintain the best possible quality of life. Our mission is to improve and restore our clients’ lives through quality patient care, innovative specialty health care programs and state of the art technology. The Optimal team embodies compassion, heart, patience, empathy, and competence to meet our patient’s needs.
• Responsibilities
• OF
• THE
• HOSPICE
• CNA:
• Provide personal care to patients including: baths/showers, oral hygiene, grooming etc. Work as a member of the hospice team to meet each patient’s unique physical, emotional and spiritual needs. Help patients approach their final days with joy, peace and dignity. Enhance the quality of someone’s life every day. Provides patients with personal care as designated in the plan of care; understands Colorado law related to the supervision and delegation process from RN to CNA. Understands general physical symptoms as they relate to end of life and understands non-medical interventions. Performs transferring and positioning utilizing appropriate equipment per standards of practice and with patient safety as priority; understands good body mechanics and use of safety and transfer devices to prevent injury to self and patient. Incorporates patient/family preferences and goals within the plan of care. Supports and respects the patient’s and family’s unique diversity, including spiritual and cultural beliefs.
• Intangible
• BENEFITS: Opportunity to provide individualized care to patients Professional supportive environment Knowing you provide care and help preserve the dignity of people a the end of their journey
• BENEFITS: Health, dental, vision insurance Competitive pay Employee Assistance Program Mileage reimbursement 401K plan
• Referral bonus program
• Paid time off
• PAY: $48,000-50,000 QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS Certified Nursing Assistant license 1+ years of experience Completed a state-approved nurse aide training program CPR certification Hospice experience (preferred)