Certified Nursing Assistant
Location: Denver Colorado
Description: Vivage is currently seeking to employ Certified Nursing Assistant right now, this vacancy will be placed in Colorado. For complete informations about this vacancy opportunity please read the description below. VIVAGE Quality Health Partners, a Quality Life Management and Pinon Management company, is seeking a CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT at Uptown Healthcare Center , located in Denver, Colorad! o . VIVAGE Quality Health Partners is a nationally-recognized Long Term Care management company that currently manages 27+ skilled nursing facilities throughout Colorado, 16 in the Denver metro area, 11 rural locations including Greeley, Grand Junction, Holly, Canon City, Pueblo, Albuquerque, New Mexico, and the Oklahoma Pan Handle. We have approximately 2,200 employees and over 2,100 healthcare beds. Levels of care at our VIVAGE facilities include: skilled nursing, rehabilitation, Long Term Care, sub-acute ventilator dependence as well as specialty Alzheimer’s, Dementia, and Assisted Living care. We have been in Colorado for over 55 years of combined successful outcomes by Quality Life Management and Piñon Management, providing services that enhance and improve operations and consumer satisfaction. VIVAGE Quality Health Partners is dedicated to person-centered care and we embrace the Eden Alternativeâ„¢ philosophy, bringing the “quality of life in aging†and “livi! ng well.â€
Many of our homes are Eden registered. We! invite you to apply for these opportunities. For consideration, please apply online at www.VIVAGE.com Careers . VIVAGE offers a competitive salary in addition to excellent employee benefits.
To learn more about us and the homes we manage, please visit our website at www.VIVAGE.com . VIVAGE brings “quality of life in aging†and “living well†to Long Term Care!
EOE M/F/D/V
No Agencies or Affiliates, please!
BASIC FUNCTIONS
The primary responsibility of your job position is to provide each of your assigned residents with routine daily nursing care and services following the current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern long term care and assisted living facilities. You are entrusted to ensure that the highest degree of quality care can be provided to our residents at all times.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Receive and report resident status at the beginning and! end of each shift and as needed.
Provide personal care to residents per their individualized plan of care.
Document all pertinent information regarding care as assigned.
Report all changes in residents’ conditions to the Nursing Supervisor as soon as practical.
Prepare residents for meals and assist to and from the dining areas.
Record residents’ fluid/food intake.
Assist residents with toilet, dental, hair, and bath care.
Keep residents dry and clean.
Make room checks and verify resident location.
Keep resident’s rooms neat and clean.
Assist residents with dressing/undressing as necessary.
Prepare residents for activity and social events (church, services, parties, visitors, etc.)
Transport residents to/from appointments, activity and social programs, etc.
Assist residents to walk with or without self-help devices as instructed.
Perform vital! signs, B/Ps, weights and other trained procedures as directed by manag! ement.
Complete prevention and restorative care that includes but not limited to PROM, AROM, ambulation, transferring, bathing, grooming, and all other ADL care.
Assist in turning, positioning, and repositioning of residents.
Attend care plan meetings as assigned.
Demonstrate a passion for caring as evidenced by interaction with co-workers, residents, families, and visitors.
Perform all other duties, as assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/JOB TRAINING
Must possess, as a minimum, a 10 th grade education.
Experience
Graduate of a state approved nursing assistant training program and passed a state approved competency examination (written and skills) within 120 days of employment name entered into state nurse aide registry.
Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.
Specific Requirements
Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care! appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Must posses the ability to deal tactfully when personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as willingness to handle difficult residents.
Must not pose a direct threat to the heath or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
Required Skills
Required Experience
Graduate of a state approved nursing assistant training program and passed a state approved competency examination (written and skills) within 120 days of employment name entered into state nurse aide registry.
Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.
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If you were eligible to this vacancy, please email us your resume, with salary requirements! and a resume to Vivage.
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This vacancy starts available on: Wed, 27 Mar 2013 08:01:51 GMT