Patient Care Associate - CNA, Certified Nurse Assistant at Boulder Community Health – Boulder, Colorado

Patient Care Associate - Certified Nursing Assistant - Float Pool
Boulder Community Health, Boulder, CO 80303

$19.29- $26.90 an hour - Part-Time Days, 12 hours per week
+ $2.50/hr for weekend shifts.

Boulder Community Health is seeking a Patient Care Associate / Certified Nursing Assistant for our Nursing Resources Department, where you will serve as a dedicated patient caregiver. Within our care delivery system, the PCA/CNA performs duties that assist the caregivers and promotes effective departmental functioning. Direct patient care functions are under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN).

Benefits:
•403(b)Retirement plan
•Education assistance program
•Staff Support Initiatives such as Sound Baths, Meditation, Massages, and Reiki
•Free one-on-one retirement planning sessions
•Employee Assistance Program offering 8 free, confidential counseling sessions for you and your family

Qualifications:
•High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
•CNA certification or equivalent certification is preferred. Equivalent certifications include: EMT, MA, Military Medic or completion of 1st year of nursing core classes (not prerequisites for nursing school).
•BLS certification required within conditional period.

Responsibilities
•Answers patient call lights and performs appropriate follow-up in a timely manner.
•Performs morning and evening ADLs (oral care, bathing, etc.).
•Assists staff with repositioning and patient mobility.
•Independently mobilizes patients.
•Empties foley catheters, urinals, bedpans, commodes, urine hats and drains
•Assists in preparation of patient rooms and admission and transfers.
•Follows patient fluid restrictions and calorie count orders as delegated by nurse.
•Assists staff with repositioning and patient mobility
•Assures patients receive correct meal selections in accordance with provider orders

About Boulder Community Health and Boulder, Colorado
Boulder Community Health (BCH) is a not-for-profit healthcare organization based in Boulder, Colorado, serving the Boulder County community. Our flagship facility, Boulder Community Hospital, along with several other locations, provides comprehensive care, including acute care, emergency services, psychiatric care, and outpatient services. BCH offers a wide range of specialties, including cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, maternity, and mental health care, with a strong emphasis on patient-centered, high-quality care.
We are dedicated to improving community health through advanced medical technology, evidence-based practices, wellness programs, and community outreach initiatives. BCH maintains strong partnerships with local physicians and supports public health efforts to promote healthy lifestyles and address health disparities.
As a Certified Level II Trauma Center, Boulder Community Hospital provides expert emergency care for serious and complex injuries while delivering comprehensive services across the full continuum of care.

EOE/Affirmative Action/Drug-free workplace.
BCH will never conduct interviews or ask for employment documents via text.
This position is an internal opening and will close in 7 days. Applications will be accepted until the closing date.