Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)

Role: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – Travel or Local Contract

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Location: Walsenberg, CO 81089 Department: Health Services Job Type: 8 or 13 week assignment Shift: 12 hour Day Shifts, Friday, Saturday and Sunday Compensation: $28 - $30 per hour

Role Summary We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join a Long-Term Care/Skilled Nursing Facility (LTC/SNF). The ideal candidate will provide exceptional patient care by assisting residents with daily living activities, monitoring their health and well-being, and supporting the nursing team in delivering high-quality care. This assignment is available as a travel contract position or as a local/staff contract position — see Pay Structure & Eligibility below.

Key Responsibilities * Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, feeding, and mobility. * Monitor and report changes in residents’ physical or emotional condition to the nursing staff. * Record patient care and maintain accurate documentation. * Assist with transferring, positioning, and ambulating residents using proper safety techniques. * Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for residents. * Support nurses with routine patient care and follow individualized care plans. * Ensure compliance with infection control, safety, and facility policies. * Float to other units as needed based on patient care requirements.

Requirements * Active Colorado Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license. * Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification. * Minimum 2 years of recent Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) or Long-Term Care (LTC) experience. * Previous travel healthcare experience preferred (for travel-track candidates). * Strong communication, teamwork, and patient care skills. * Ability to work 12-hour day shifts and commit to the full contract assignment.

Pay Structure & Eligibility This role is open to both travel and local candidates. Pay structure depends on your primary residence relative to the facility: * Travel candidates (residence located 60+ miles from the facility): eligible for the travel pay package described above, which may include a tax-advantaged stipend component in addition to taxable wages, consistent with IRS tax-home rules. * Local candidates (residence located within 60 miles of the facility): welcome to apply and will be considered under the facility’s local/staff pay structure (fully taxable hourly rate; stipend component does not apply).

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