• Provides direct personal care to residents and maintains a safe, clean environment, while allowing for personal individualities.

• Follows instructions closely and reports observations that include adverse changes in resident physical or mental functioning to Charge Nurse.

• Assisting in admission, transfer and discharge of residents.

• Provides assistance and emotional support to residents and families by talking with residents and families, listening to residents and families, knowing and demonstrating activity supportive of resident rights.

• Completes required documentation accurately and in a timely manner.

• Provides direct resident care in accordance with treatment plans, as directed by the Charge/Treatment Nurse.

• Demonstrates understanding of and utilize proper infection control policies/practices.

• Transporting of residents for diagnostic tests and clinic visits.

• Works with other nursing staff and collaborating departments to provide the optimum quality of care for each individual resident.

• Assists Charge Nurse in maintaining unit standards by maintaining clean/safe unit environment, maintaining unit supply standards, keeping halls free of equipment and clutter.

• Attends meetings and educational sessions, as directed.

• Completes a minimum of 12 hours per year of assigned education.

• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality.

• Performs other assigned duties.

Supervisory Responsibility:
This position does not oversee other positions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education and Experience

• Current Colorado Nurse Aide certification in good standing

• CPR Certified.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Must possess a sense of responsibility, dependability, and honesty.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Display an attitude indicating a desire to be part of a team and demonstrate interest in caring for the elderly.
Additional Information
Position Type : Full Time
Shift : Day
Hourly Wage: $17.00 - $24.00 per/hour
Contact Information
Mary Elizabeth Mullins - HR Director
Human Resources
373 E. 10th Ave.
Springfield, CO 81073
Email: mmullins@sechosp.org
Phone: (719)523-2160
Fax: (719)523-4290