Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)

The PACE Certified Nurse Assistants (CNA) are responsible for providing the highest quality of skilled and non-skilled care in the day center, or in the community where the participants live. The 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 180 PACE programs, serving more than 80,700 participants in 33 states.

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

If you love being a CNA, and genuinely like helping people, apply today and take the next step to advance your career!

What You Bring:

• Current and valid Colorado Certified Nurse Assistants license, maintained throughout employment.
• Prefer 6 months prior CNA experience.
• Current ServSafe Food Protection certification or obtained within first month of employment.
• Experience working with older adults preferred.
• Experience working with clients who have some cognitive impairment preferred.
• Proficient in computer programs, particularly Microsoft office products.
• Current CPR certification is maintained throughout employment.
• Ability to learn EMR charting systems.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Effectively and respectfully communicate both verbally and in writing in a multitude of situations and settings, including highly emotional interactions.
• Effectively work with and build relationships with others.
• 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 $18.50-$22.13 per hour, depending on experience. Differential pay for weekend shifts.
• Full-time hours, flexible scheduling, work-life balance.
• Cigna Health, Dental, and Vision insurance effective the month following start date.
• Immediately start accruing PTO and medical leave.
• Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program.
• 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.