CNA I, Day Programs

Job Description

Job Description

Applications Due By August 31st, 2026

Goodwill of Colorado

Job Description

 

Pay: $19/hour

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

Full-Time position is eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Flexible Spending Accounts, Long Term Disability, and several voluntary supplemental benefit offerings. In addition, these positions are eligible for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, holiday, floating holiday, jury duty, and bereavement leave. All employees may also make pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) contributions to our retirement plan – must be 18 years of age to participate.

JOB SUMMARY:

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

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) and Medication Administration Record (MAR)

Relationship Management: 

• The CNA will communicate in a timely manner and keep the Supervisor II, LPN Day Programs 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 Supervisor II, LPN Day Programs, participating in staff meetings and trainings as required. The incumbent will also maintain a good working knowledge of Goodwill of Colorado’s policies and procedures, performing additional related duties as requested by the Supervisor II, LPN Day Programs

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:

• A High school diploma or equivalent is preferred. 
• A current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) License is required

Experience:

• Previous experience with the elderly population or IDD population is preferred.
• QMAP (Qualified Medication Administration) training or willingness to obtain training (within 90-days of employment). 
• CPR/First Aid training or willingness to obtain training (within 90-days of employment).

Other:

• 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: View phone number on us.fitly.work or . 

We promote a Safe & Drug-free Workplace.

Physical Requirements

Attachment to Job Description  

Job Title: 230 – CNA I, Day Programs

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 -