Certified Nursing Assistant - Canon City
About The Position
Do you have a deep passion for helping others through their most vulnerable moments? Would you like a fulfilling career that provides comfort to those in their final journey? If so, we invite you to join our dedicated team as a Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). About Us: At Sangre de Cristo Community Care, we believe in providing unparalleled care and support to individuals and families facing life-limiting or long-term illnesses. We're a team united by empathy, compassion, and a commitment to excellence in end-of-life and home health care. Every team member is integral to ensuring our patients' comfort, dignity, and quality of life. Position Overview: As a Hospice CNA, you will offer comfort and support to our patients and their loved ones. You will work alongside a team of healthcare professionals to provide personalized care, emotional support, and physical assistance to ensure that our patients' physical and emotional needs are met. Your compassionate companionship will make a difference in the lives of those you care for. This position is a home care position. Monday-Friday. 8AM-5PM
Requirements
- Valid certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Colorado.
- Valid non-restricted Drivers License
- Compassionate demeanor and a genuine desire to make a difference.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Empathy, patience, and a nonjudgmental attitude toward patients and families.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in hospice care is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate, holistic care to hospice patients in their homes or residential facilities.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, and toileting.
- Monitor and report changes in patient's condition to the interdisciplinary team.
- Offer emotional support and companionship to patients and their families.
- Help maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for patients.
- Collaborate with nurses, physicians, social workers, and other team members to ensure coordinated care.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary - Minimum hourly wage of $18.00
- Mileage reimbursement of sixty-two and a half cents per mile
- Two medical plans
- Health Savings Account with employer funding of $1,000 for Single and $2000 for family
- Dental and vision insurance
- All benefits effective the first day of the month following hire date
- Generous Paid Time Off accrual -Up to 19 days for first 1-2 years
- Six paid holidays and two additional floating holidays
- 403 (b) Retirement Plan with 100% vested upon entry and an employer match up to 4%
- Company paid Life and AD&D insurance
- Free roadside assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- On-Demand Pay
- Career & Logo wear
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
