CNA II / Client Care Aide II - Homelake - Monte Vista, CO

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CNA II / Client Care Aide II - Homelake - Monte Vista, CO

Salary

$21.68 Hourly

Location

Rio Grande County, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

ILB 00197 08/20/2024

Department

Colorado Department of Human Services

Opening Date

08/20/2024

FLSA

Determined by Position

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address

3749 Sherman Ave Monte Vista, CO 81144

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

hillary.carnicello@state.co.us

Salary Note

Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

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Department Information

This position is open to current Colorado residents only.

Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

This position will receive a short-staffing temporary pay differential of (3.17%)

Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details! (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-of-colorado-employee-benefits)

COLORADO STATE VETERANS COMMUNITY LIVING CENTER – HOMELAKE:

To ensure a safe, sanitary, well-maintained, comfortable living and working environment for residents of a 60-bed skilled nursing home and 50-unit domiciliary, staff, and visitors. The facility has embraced the Culture Change and Eden concepts. We strive to provide exemplary service to the residents by fulfilling daily and special requests that the residents may have. Exemplary care is given in cleaning and sanitizing and in keeping the resident rooms and their atmosphere clean, organized, homelike, and safe. We need to provide the residents with the kind of service that they need and deserve.

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Description of Job

This position is a full-time, permanent, in-person position. Shift work is required: Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends, holidays, evenings, nights, and days as needed.

Please note: These working arrangements are subject to change.

This work unit exists to provide continuous 24-hour care to nursing home residents requiring skilled nursing services and providing services to the 50-unit domiciliary as needed. The goal is to maintain residents at their highest level of functioning and provide quality nursing care. This position provides basic nursing care to residents of varying mental, physical, and health statuses. The position is responsible for meeting the needs of the residents (ie., activities of daily living, perform ambulation, range of motion, vital sign assessments, etc.).

Primary Job Duties Include:

• Performs basic nursing care; bathing, feeding, dressing, transferring, ambulating, positioning, lifting, range of motion, toileting, skin care, etc.

• Safety of residents and others by use of correct lifting techniques, monitoring the environment and Resident whereabouts/activities, use of safety devices such as lifts and enabler bars, etc.

• Performs basic resident assessments such as weights, bowel and bladder incontinence, intake and outputs, and vital signs, and records the same.

• Records hall data sheet each shift.

• Implements proper infection control practices via the use of standard precautions.

• Communicates with others to ensure proper resident care and work completion.

• Keeps RNs and LPNs informed of findings and changes in resident condition.

• Maintains therapeutic milieu through appropriate interpersonal skill use, monitoring of environments, and assisting residents to maintain rooms and possessions.

• Maintains resident care and equipment such as cleaning oxygen concentrators, filling portable oxygen tanks, maintaining/disinfecting tubs and showers, changing lift batteries, etc.

• Transports residents for medical appointments, etc. in state vehicles when the need arises.

• Attends in-house and off-site educational training, cornerstone online training, and staff meetings to maintain current techniques, policies adequate inter-shift communication.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

A high school diploma or GED

AND

At least one (1) year of professional experience as a CNA or performing similar duties/assignments of a CNA.

Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40/hours per week). Part-time employment is calculated on a prorated basis to determine qualifications. Be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements.

Substitutions:

Current, valid nurse aide license (CNA) from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies will substitute for the high school diploma or GED.

Current, valid licensure as a Practical Nurse (LPN) from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies or any state participating in the Nurse Licensure Compact will substitute for the experience requirement.

Required Competencies

• Skill in initiating, performing, and completing assigned duties in providing care to residents.

• Possess good verbal, listening, and written communication skills with all health care providers, residents, families, and multidisciplinary team members.

• Demonstrated ability to display professional conduct at all times when dealing with fellow staff members, residents, families, and the general public.

• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.

• Long-term care/nursing home experience is highly desirable.

• Effective problem-solving skills.

Preferred Competencies

• Knowledge and ability to appropriately carry out assigned resident care based on the residents' conditions; to use judgment and to accurately recognize report, and record relevant resident information.

• Knowledge and ability to explain assigned resident care best practices to peers with less experience.

• Knowledge and ability to recognize urgent or emergent resident care situations, seek guidance and direction of the RN and/or Supervisor/DON, and initiate appropriate emergency interventions as directed.

• Knowledge of quality standards, procedures, and protocols.

• Knowledge of specialized client care applicable to the work situation.

• Ability to effectively work with a resident population of varying physical, mental, and emotional abilities and staff from multiple work units in the facility to achieve quality care planning and delivery.

Conditions of Employment:

• Full Background - CBI name check and fingerprint check, ICON Colorado court database, Medicare fraud database, Reference Checks (Skill Survey), Professional License verification (licensure requirements), Drug Screen, CAPS (direct contact with adults – Mental Health Institutes, Regional Centers, Veterans Community Living Centers)

• Shift Work: Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends, holidays, evenings, nights, and days as needed.

• This position is eligible per the Division of Personnel Administration (DPA) pay plan for on-call status.

• This position requires the ability to perform various physical movements, including but not limited to lifting and transporting residents.

• Must possess a valid US Driver's License.

• Other – Current & active Certified Nurse Aide license renewal required and be CPR certified

• Pre-employment Physical: Must pass TB test which will be given before employment at employer's expense.

• Travel – off-site training, transportation

• This position is considered essential services and therefore this employee must report to work without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of clients.

• Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and explain as to why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination, or resignation in lieu of termination will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.

  Appeal Rights:

  If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.

  An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.

  For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov ; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.

Supplemental Information

How to Apply (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#how-to-apply)

The Assessment Process

For additional recruiting questions, please contactannette.torrez@state.co.us

About Us:

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (https://www.colorado.gov/cdhs) (CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:

• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan www.copera.org plus 401(k) and 457 plans

• Medical and dental health plans

• Employer supplemented Health Savings Account

• Paid life insurance

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave

• BenefitHub state employee discount program

• Employee Wellness program MotivateMe

• Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more

• Remote work arrangements for eligible positions

  *Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more

  information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs .

  Our Values:

  We believe in a people-first approach: To serve the people of Colorado, we develop a culture and work environment that creates an energized, inspired, and healthy team capable of giving their best to Coloradans .

  Balance creates quality of life: We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement.

  We hold ourselves accountable: We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.

  Transparency matters: We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public.

  We are ethical: We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy.

  Collaboration helps us rise together: We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.

  We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.

  ADAA Accommodations: CDHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Nancy Schmelzer, at cdhs_ada@state.co.us or call 1-800-929-0791.

  THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

  Toll Free Applicant Technical Support (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#technical-support)

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Are you willing to work any shift, holidays, and weekends?

• Yes

• No

  02

  This position has been designated as essential services. By selecting yes below you are acknowledging that you must be willing and able to report to work without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the residents.

• Yes

• No

  03

  This position requires all applications to be resident of the State of Colorado at the time of the application. Are you currently a resident of Colorado as required for this position?

• Yes

• No

  04

  Have you received your high school diploma or GED?

• Yes

• No

  05

  Please select from below the best option which best describes your long-term care or nursing home experience.

• 6-11 months

• 12 Months or 1 year

• 13 + Months

  06

  Please describe the depth and breadth of your professional experience as a CNA, and explain what were some of your typical job duties/assignments. Do not type "see resume" in the box below. IF this does not apply, type "N/A" in the box below.

  07

  This position requires you have a current, valid CNA licensure from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies. Do you have a valid, CNA License? If so, please make sure and upload to your application.

• Yes

• No

  08

  Please list your current, active CNA license number in the space below.

  09

  This position is in Monte Vista, Colorado. By selecting "yes" you acknowledge you understand this and are willing to work in Monte Vista, Colorado.

• Yes

• No

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  If you are a current or former State of Colorado employee, please list your employee number (starts with 997...). Failure to provide this requested information may render your application incomplete, and you may no longer be considered for the position.

  11

  The bottom of this job announcement provides links to additional information on how to apply, the assessment process, toll free applicant technical support, and about how the State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer. Please acknowledge below that you have read the information provided in these links.

• This information is available to me and I have read this information.

• I am unable to access the links with this information on the job posting. (If you select this option, please contact the recruiter, whose information is listed on this announcement, so that they can send this information directly to you.)

  12

  Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify your application from the current position.

  13

  Your legal name is used in the hiring process for background checks. Did you use your full legal name in your application? If not, please update your information before submitting your application.

• Yes

• No

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