CNA- PRN Job at Riverdale Post Acute in Brighton

Riverdale Post Acute is Hiring CNAs!

Schedule: 8-hour shifts, 6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm & 10pm-6am - PRN (Saturdays and Sundays).

Discover the Heart of Care at Riverdale Post Acute! At Riverdale, we prioritize patient care and are looking for dedicated team members. Be part of a workplace where compassion meets excellence, and every day brings new opportunities to make a difference.

Join our Family as an RN!

What to Expect

Provide direct care to the residents of the facility under the direction of licensed nurses.

Why Riverdale Post Acute

• Competitive pay
• Healthcare Benefits including Vision & Dental (Full-time only)
• 401k with match (Full-time only)
• Paid Time Off (Full-time only)
• Sick Leave
• Continuous Training and Growth Opportunities
• Fun environment and a great staff to work with
• Impactful Work: Make a real difference in the lives of our residents

Successful Candidates

• Current, unencumbered license to practice as a CNA in Colorado
• CPR certification
• Ability to pass a criminal background check as well as Colorado CAPS background check

Rate Range: $20-$26

Ready to make a difference?

After applying, click the link below to book a convenient time to talk or contact Andrea, our Regional Recruiter, at 720-967-7787, https://calendly.com/andrea-johnson-pacs/15min

Join us at Riverdale Post Acute and be part of an awesome team dedicated to providing the best care possible!

Job Description

General Purpose

The primary purpose of your job position is to provide each of your assigned residents with routine daily nursing care and services in accordance with the resident's assessment and care plan, and as may be directed by your supervisors.

Essential Duties

• Use the wristband or photo card file to identify residents before administering treatments, serving meals, etc., as necessary.
• Use only authorized abbreviations established by this facility when recording information.
• Report all changes in the resident's condition to the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse as soon as practical.
• Record all entries on flow sheets, notes, charts, etc., in an informative, descriptive manner.
• Report all accidents and incidents you observe on the shift that they occur.
• Agree not to disclose resident's protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator.
• Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempt to access facility's information system.
• Perform only those nursing care procedures that you have been trained to do.
• 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.
• Make resident comfortable.
• Inventory and mark the resident's personal possessions as instructed.
• Store resident's clothing.
• Assist residents with packing their personal possessions when they are being transferred to a new room, or when being discharged.
• Transport residents to new rooms or to the receiving area.
• Assist with loading/unloading residents to/from vehicles as necessary.
• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit and shift.
• Meet with your shift's nursing personnel, on a regularly scheduled basis, to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas, and/or the improvement of services.
• Report all complaints and grievances made by the resident.
• Participate in and receive the nursing report as instructed.
• Follow established policies concerning exposure to blood/body fluids.
• Make beds as instructed.
• Put extra covers on beds as requested.
• Measure and record temperatures, pulses, and respirations (TPRs) of residents, as instructed. Weigh and measure residents as instructed.
• Ensure that residents who are unable to call for help are checked frequently.
• Answer resident calls promptly.
• Check residents routinely to ensure that their personal care needs are being met.
• Assist residents with identifying food arrangements and information about trays (e.g., for residents with sight problems).
• Record the resident's food/fluid intake. Report changes in eating habits to the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse.
• Keep residents' water pitchers clean and filled with fresh water (on each shift).
• Perform after meal care (i.e., remove trays, clean resident's hands, face, clothing, etc.).
• Participate in and receive the nursing report upon reporting for duty.
• Perform all assigned tasks in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Follow work assignments and schedules in completing tasks.
• Cooperate with inter-departmental personnel to ensure nursing services meet residents' needs.
• Notify the facility when you will be late or absent from work.
• Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals per facility policies.
• Assist residents with daily functions (dental and mouth care, bath functions, grooming, dressing and undressing).
• Keep residents dry and comfortable, changing gowns, clothing and linens as needed.
• Assist residents in preparing for medical tests (lab work, x-ray, therapy, dental, etc.).
• Assist with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting residents as needed.
• Perform restorative and rehabilitative procedures as instructed.
• Assist in preparing the resident for a physical examination.
• Check residents routinely to ensure needs are met in accordance with their wishes.
• Observe and report pressure areas and skin breakdowns to prevent decubitus ulcers.
• Report injuries of an unknown source and skin tears.
• Observe disoriented and comatose residents. Record and report data as instructed.
• Perform special treatments as instructed.
• Immediately notify the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse of any resident leaving/missing from the facility.
• Use only equipment you have been trained to use and report defective equipment.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident care information and report any unauthorized disclosures.
• Report all allegations of resident abuse and/or misappropriation of resident property.
• Honor the resident's refusal of treatment and report such requests to your supervisor.

Supervisory Requirements
This position has no supervisor responsibilities

Qualification

Education and/or Experience

• Must possess, as a minimum, an 10th grade education

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Current, unencumbered CNA license in CO
• CPR Preferred