ACTIVITIES ASSISTANT/CNA

Company: HopeWest
Location: Grand Junction
Posted on: October 23, 2024

Job Description:

Activities Assistant/CNA

Join the HopeWest PACE team as the Activities Assistant/CNA and be responsible for completing recreational assessments, creating, implementing and updating care plans for participants, and providing the highest quality of skilled and non-skilled care in the day center. The Activities Assistant/CNA will follow the established plan-of-care for each participant that may include ADL activities, meal preparation, monitoring vital signs, and communicating any concerns or changes to the proper IDT member.

What is PACE?

PACE or Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly is a federal and state funded program that provides comprehensive, coordinated, and proactive whole-person care to help maintain and improve seniors' health so they can live safely in their homes. There are 163 PACE programs, serving more than 72,000 participants in 32 states.

The number of people aged 55+ is increasing in Grand Junction, CO and the demand for eldercare professionals is on the rise.

What You Bring:

• Current Colorado CNA license maintained throughout employment.
• 6 months experience as a CNA preferred.
• Experience working with older adults preferred.
• Experience in activities planning preferred
• A genuine spirit of caring and compassion
• Valid Colorado driver's license, adequate automobile insurance and access to reliable transportation if working in the community setting
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively What We Offer:
  • Competitive pay structure starting at $21.00 per hour.
  • Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm schedule
  • Cigna Health, Dental, and Vision insurance effective the month following start date
  • Immediately start accruing PTO and medical leave
  • 15% discount at Spoons Bistro & Bakery, and Heirlooms locations
  • Up to 3% match on 403B retirement
  • Employer paid life insurance and EAP
  • Mileage reimbursement for work-related driving
  • Additional pay for bilingual fluency
  • Tuition reimbursement program
    At HopeWest, we hold strong core values that are followed internally with staff as well as in the daily care of our patients & their loved ones. Employees of HopeWest are ambassadors that help continue our strong reputation in the communities we serve. If you want to feel honor and pride in the work that you do, while supporting a meaningful mission, come join our HopeWest Team!
    
    Together, through creativity, volunteerism, and philanthropy we change the experiences of aging, illness, and grief - one family at a time.
    
    HopeWest honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.
    
    This position will be open until filled.

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