CNA / **Entry Level** Client Care Aide - Fitzsimons Veterans Community Living Center in Aurora, CO

CNA (Client Care Aide I)This position is open to current Colorado residents only. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies, including both part-time and full-time positions. This position will receive a short-staffing temporary pay differential of 4% from July 1st 2025 - June 30th 2026.Office of Adult, Aging, and Disability Services Colorado Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons Colorado Veterans Community Living Center (VCLC) at Fitzsimons is a beautiful 180-bed, skilled nursing facility serving Colorado's veterans. We strive to honor and respect those living in our community through companionship and person-centered care while providing a comfortable and safe place to live. At Fitzsimons, we provide long-term care and short-term rehab and have a secure memory care neighborhood. We are conveniently located on the medical campus with UC Hospital and the Aurora VA Medical Center. Fitzsimons celebrates a low 14% staff turnover rate and substantial longevity among staff.Description of JobWhile in this position, you are required to work at your assigned work location during your scheduled work times. Please note: Work arrangements are subject to change at any time. As a CNA (Client Care Aide I) you will provide basic hands-on patient/resident care in a safe, clean, infection controlled environment by bathing, dressing, grooming, hygiene, skin care, range of motion, positioning, ambulating, transferring, toileting programs, feeding programs, transporting, performing basic assessments (vital signs, blood pressures, weights, etc.), and charting/documenting all of the above. This is a fully operational position responsible for performing the full range of client care aide tasks and problem-solving. Job duties include, but are not limited to:Provide direct resident care, including bathing, dressing, undressing, assisting in and out of bed, performing personal hygiene, feeding programs, toileting programs, range of motion, transporting, and interacting socially to meet residents' basic needs.Explain patient care before, during, and after contactsAnswer call lightsAssess basic resident care needs and report to the charge nurse any change in the resident's conditionPerform basic resident observations, vital signs, blood pressure, weight, intake and output, and basic skin assessments.Provide infection control, implement/using universal precautions, and dispose of waste.Clean linen room and equipment, stock supplies, and complete supply formsCorrect use of safety/positioning devices, side rails, transfer belts, and proper use of all equipmentAttend ongoing staff education programsOther duties as assignedMinimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal RightsMinimum Qualifications:High school diploma or General Educational Diploma (GED)Substitutions:Current, valid certification as a Nurse Aide (CNA) from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies will substitute for the high school diploma or GEDSpecial Qualifications:Must hold and maintain an active CNA certification in good standing from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies, as well as a current BLS Healthcare Provider Card.Conditions of Employment:FULL BACKGROUND CHECK: This position will have direct contact with vulnerable persons (as defined by C.R.S.27-90-111: "Direct contact" means providing face-to-face care, training, supervision, counseling, consultation, or medication assistance to vulnerable persons, regardless of the level of supervision of the department employee. "Direct contact" may include positions in which persons have access to or unsupervised time with clients or patients, including but not limited to maintenance personnel, housekeeping staff, kitchen staff, and security personnel.)Full background checks include: CBI & FBI fingerprint check, Colorado Court Database check, Medicare Fraud Database, TRAILS Database check.This position will also provide direct care to vulnerable adults requiring a CAPS check (as defined by C.R.S. 26-3.1-101, position provides services & support care to at-risk/vulnerable adults including case management, clergy, physical or mental health services, safety or welfare services)This position requires State of Colorado residency at the time of application (unless otherwise identified in the posting), and residency within the state throughout the duration of employment in this position.Must complete and pass a tuberculosis (TB) testMust be willing to obtain vaccinations, as required by the State and facilityRequired to have a current, valid BLS Healthcare Provider CardMay require on-call status, if needed, per the pay plan for this positionFormer State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must:Disclose that information on the application.Explain why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify you from the current position.Provide your employee number from your prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination, and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.CDHS Selection Process Explanation Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40/hrs per week). Part-time employment is calculated on a prorated basis to determine qualifications. Be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements.Preferred Qualifications & Competencies Relevant years of state service experience.Minimum Qualification Screening Process A Human Resources Analyst will review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether your experience meets the minimum qualifications for the position. You must complete the official State of Colorado online application. Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be reviewed during the minimum qualifications screening process. You must specifically document your work experience and qualifications in the application form. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached." You must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process. Part-time work experience will be prorated. Comparative Analysis Process Structured Application Review After minimum qualification screening, the comparative analysis process will involve reviewing and rating of all the information you submit. The comparative analysis step may also include your results from standardized testing. Your Work Experience/Job Duties Document your work experience/job duties to the extent to which you possess the skills, education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications. If listed, answer all supplemental questions, as your answers to these questions will be evaluated during this phase. Provide at least 4-8 sentences for each supplemental question. Supplemental Questions Answer the supplemental questions completely and thoughtfully. We will rate your answers based on the content of your response and your writing skills (spelling, grammar, and clarity of your writing).Appeal Rights You may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director if your application is eliminated. You will find the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it on the State Personnel Board website.You or your representative must sign and submit the official appeal form for review.You can find the official appeal form here (Download PDF reader).You must deliver the official appeal form to the State Personnel Board:By email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), orPostmarked in US Mail to(1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203, orHand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203), orFaxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgment of the department's actionContact the State Personnel Board for assistance:At (303) 866-3300, orRefer to the Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules, and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, within the Rules webpage.