Certified Nursing Assistant CNA Per Diem Days

About the Role

Assists professional nursing personnel in providing patient care in a 37-bed long-term acute care hospital. Supports patients with activities of daily living, personal care, emotional support, and performs clinical skills under the direction of professional nursing staff. Kindred Hospital Aurora specializes in wound care, pulmonary outcomes, and ventilator patient management.

Located in Aurora on the east side of the Denver metroplex at the junction of I-225 and 6th Avenue, on the 2nd floor of the Medical Center of Aurora North building.

Responsibilities

• Consults with and keeps supervisor informed of unit activities, needs, and problems related to patient care.
• Provides general nursing care such as positioning, lifting, turning, applying/utilizing special equipment, assisting with bed pan/urinal/commode, ambulating patients, pre- and post-operative care, and applying binders or anti-embolic stockings.
• Performs personal care tasks including bed baths, oral/hair/back care, changing bed linens, cleaning patient rooms, and maintaining a clean and comfortable environment.
• Takes and records vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration), weight, height, blood pressure, and intake/output measurements accurately and documents in a timely manner.
• Prepares patient rooms and beds for admissions, transfers, and ensures all necessary equipment is available.
• Assists in patient admission, transfer, and discharge procedures, including handling and care of patient belongings.
• Responds to patient call lights, telephones, and paging systems as appropriate.
• Performs routine treatment procedures (e.g., enemas, heat/cold applications) under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Releases, removes, and reapplies patient restraints under RN supervision.
• Ensures proper patient positioning and alignment.
• Assists Registered Nurses and/or LVN/LPNs with complex patient treatment procedures.
• Serves and removes patient meal trays, assists with feeding, and prepares items such as opening containers or cutting food.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (preferred).
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in the state of practice (required upon hire).
• Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification (e.g., AHA or Red Cross) within a facility-specified timeframe (required).
• 6 months of experience in an acute care or long-term care facility (preferred).
• Must read, write, and speak fluent English.
• Good and regular attendance.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Able to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities, and function under stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships within and across departments.

Pay

$20.51 - $26.01 per hour.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) / Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Life Insurance.
• Paid Time Off.
• Wellness programs.