CNA I, Rehab Care - Possibilities Day Program - Goodwill of Colorado

Applications due by November 15, 2024

Goodwill of Colorado

    Job Description

This C.N.A position will work in Goodwill's Possibilities Day Program for people with disabilities.  This first-of-its-kind in the nation program, with a simulated community at its core, recreates everyday living experiences while encouraging safe and unlimited learning.  Possibilities connects with the local Colorado Springs community to help our participants experience new levels of personal independence and build self-esteem and confidence.  If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we want you!! 

Pay: $18/hour

This position is eligible for Daily Pay!  Work today, get paid today! We’ve partnered with DailyPay, a voluntary benefit to offer employees access to their pay on their own schedule.

Work Schedule:  Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm

This Full Time job is eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Flexible Spending Accounts and several voluntary supplemental benefit offerings.  In addition, this position is eligible for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, holiday, floating holiday, jury duty and bereavement leave.

JOB SUMMARY:

The CNA I, Rehab Care will support the adult day services programs by assisting with medication administration, personal care needs, activities, activities of daily living, food service and all other day-to-day, hands-on services deemed necessary for the smooth operation of the adult day care center. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Client Care:

• The CNA will attend to all personal needs of clients to include toileting, dressing, feeding, transferring, lifting, and showering as needed. The incumbent will administer and monitor medications daily and keep appropriate records, assist with activities, meals, and snacks, and communicate with medical and other professionals and caregivers in order to implement necessary changes, confirm treatment or handle emergencies. 

Client/Program Tracking and Reporting:

• The CNA will fill out all necessary daily records regarding arrival and departure and services given per client, document appropriate responsibilities such as medication and Activities of Daily Living (ADL).

Relationship Management: 

• The CNA will communicate in a timely manner and keep the Program Administrator informed of progress, considerations, and pertinent information. The incumbent will deal effectively and calmly with non-routine situations following accepted guidelines and perform other duties as required by the Program Administrator, participating in staff meetings and trainings as required.  The incumbent will also maintain good working knowledge of Goodwill of Colorado’s policies and procedures, performing additional related duties as requested by the Program Coordinator.  

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education:

• Current Certified Nursing Assistant License, High school diploma or equivalent preferred. 

Experience:

• Willing to obtain Medication Administration Qualification, CPR/First Aid training or willingness to obtain training (within 90-days of employment); have previous experience with elderly and/or developmentally disabled population.  

Other:

• A valid Colorado driver’s license without a history of violations is required*.  
• It is preferred that the incumbent have the ability to interact and work cooperatively and effectively with consumers, coworkers, supervisors, family members, and community referral sources. 
• The incumbent must be able to respond to special requests on short notice, function as an active and contributing team member and complete assigned tasks completely, accurately and in a timely manner.  
• The incumbent must also communicate effectively, conduct self in a professional manner and maintain a professional appearance that enhances the firm’s reputation.  
• Overtime may be required with occasional shift changes.  

Background Check Requirements
**Per the Colorado Revised Statutes 2016; Title 27- Behavioral Health: 27-90-111: Employment of personnel – screening of applicants – disqualifications from employment:
(4) Prior to the department's permanent employment of a person in a position that would require that person to have direct contact with any vulnerable person, the executive director or any division head of the department shall make an inquiry to the director of the Colorado bureau of investigation to ascertain whether the person has a criminal history. The person's employment shall be conditional upon a satisfactory criminal background check. Any criminal background check conducted pursuant to this subsection (4) shall include but need not be limited to arrests, conviction records, and the disposition of any criminal charges. The department shall require the person to have his or her fingerprints taken by a local law enforcement agency. The local law enforcement agency shall forward those fingerprints to the Colorado bureau of investigation for the purpose of fingerprint processing utilizing the files and records of the Colorado bureau of investigation and the federal bureau of investigation. The department shall pay for the costs of criminal background checks conducted pursuant to this section out of existing appropriations.

Goodwill is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to employing qualified individuals including those with disabilities, protected veterans and military spouses. 

 Goodwill participates in E-Verify.  For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS:  888-897-7781 or www.dhs.gov/E-Verify

We promote a Safe & Drug-free Workplace.
 

Physical Requirements

Attachment to Job Description

Position:  230 – CNA I, Rehab Care                                                                          Dept Number: Varies – Integration and Employment Operations

 The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Guide to Physical Requirements:

• Continuously (5-8 hours)
• Frequently (3-4 hours)
• Occasionally (1-2 hours)
• Never

LIFTING: (as defined by ADA)

   Heavy: 45 lbs & over - FREQUENTLY

   Moderate: 15-44 lbs - FREQUENTLY

   Light: 14 lbs & under - CONTINOUSLY

CARRYING:

   Heavy: 45 lbs & over - FREQUENTLY

   Moderate: 15-44 lbs - FREQUENTLY

   Light: 14 lbs & under - CONTINOUSLY

PUSHING/PULLING - CONTINOUSLY

REACHING:

   Above Shoulder - CONTINUOUSLY

   At Shoulder - CONTINUOUSLY

   Below Shoulder - CONTINUOUSLY

TWISTING - CONTINUOUSLY

BENDING - CONTINUOUSLY

KNEELING/CRAWLING - FREQUENLTY

SQUAT - FREQUENTLY

CLIMBING:

   Use of legs only (stairs) - OCCASIONALLY

   Use of arms & legs (ladders) - NEVER

HEARING - CONTINUOUSLY

VISION:

   Visual, close - CONTINUOUSLY

   Visual, distant - CONTINUOUSLY

   Visual, depth perception - CONTINUOUSLY

HANDS/FINGERS:

   Simple grasping - CONTINUOUSLY

   Fine Manipulation - CONTINUOUSLY

   Repetitive Movements - CONTINUOUSLY

WALKING - CONTINUOUSLY

STANDING - CONTINUOUSLY

SITTING - CONTINUOUSLY

SPEAKING - CONTINUOUSLY

OTHER, please describe - Driving  

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)