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Client Care Aide II - Temporary Aide - Homelake - Monte Vista
Government Jobs, Monte Vista, Colorado, United States, 81144
Job Title
Client Care Aide II Employer
State of Colorado Salary
$1,769.60 Biweekly Location
Rio Grande County, CO Job Type
Temporary (9 months or less) Job Number
ILB 88558 01/05/2026 Department
Colorado Department of Human Services Division
OAADS - Colorado State Veterans Center at Homelake Primary Physical Work Address
Veterans Living Center at Homelake 3749 Sherman Ave (PO Box 97) Homelake, Co 81135 FLSA Status
Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation. Department Contact Information
Joel Drahos, joel.drahos@state.co.us Description of Job
This is a full-time, temporary position estimated to end on 05/10/2026. Additionally, as a Client Care Aide II you can expect to: ADL care to residents assigned including but not limited to i.e.: Sitter 1:1 with residents, ambulation, ROM, dressing, toileting, bathing, transferring, positioning, lifting, skin care and/or assist with feeding. Care of resident belongings, room care: organized and floor areas free of clutter, moisture Will follow proper infection control practices via the use of standard precautions Communicates with others to ensure proper resident care and work completion Maintains resident care and equipment such as cleaning oxygen concentrators, filling portable oxygen tank, maintain/disinfecting tubs, and showers, changing lift batteries etc. Report to charge nurse as to pertinent care issues: skin condition, falls, family concerns, and behaviors. Complete all documentation necessary for shift in the electronic heath record: including but not limited to, intake sheets, bath sheets, WEIGHTS, vital signs, bowel movement. Will occasionally transport resident, so will require a driver license. Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Special Qualification: Current & active Certified Nurse Aide license renewal required and be CPR certified, Vaccinations as required by State and facility. Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience: High school diploma or General Educational Diploma (GED) One year of experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position Substitutions: Current, valid certification as a Nurse Aide (CNA) from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies will substitute for the high school diploma or GED Current, valid licensure as a Practical Nurse (LPN) from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies or any state participating in the Nurse Licensure Compact will substitute for the experience requirement Conditions of Employment: CDHS employees (all Direct contact with vulnerable persons): CBI name check and fingerprint check, ICON Colorado court database, Medicare fraud database, Reference Checks, Professional License verification (licensure requirements), Drug Screen, PREA (Division of Youth Services), Trails check (direct contact with children), CAPS (direct contact with adults
Mental Health Institutes, Regional Centers, Veterans Community Living Centers) 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. Motor Vehicle Check, if the employee will drive a state-owned vehicle, either in an on-going capacity while performing their normal day-to-day job duties OR on occasion for training/meetings/client visits/etc. Must possess a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver's License or an non-restricted U.S. Driver's License for positions within 30 miles of the CO state border Out-of-State Driver's License holders must obtain a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver's License within 30 days of employment start date. Other Conditions of Employment specific to Program Former 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. 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 a review and rating of all the information you submit. 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 be deliver the official appeal form to the State Personnel Board: By email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), or Postmarked in US Mail to(1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203, or Hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or Faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department's action. Contact the State Personnel Board for assistance: At (303) 866-3300, or Refer 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. About Us & Benefits
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Client Care Aide II Employer
State of Colorado Salary
$1,769.60 Biweekly Location
Rio Grande County, CO Job Type
Temporary (9 months or less) Job Number
ILB 88558 01/05/2026 Department
Colorado Department of Human Services Division
OAADS - Colorado State Veterans Center at Homelake Primary Physical Work Address
Veterans Living Center at Homelake 3749 Sherman Ave (PO Box 97) Homelake, Co 81135 FLSA Status
Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation. Department Contact Information
Joel Drahos, joel.drahos@state.co.us Description of Job
This is a full-time, temporary position estimated to end on 05/10/2026. Additionally, as a Client Care Aide II you can expect to: ADL care to residents assigned including but not limited to i.e.: Sitter 1:1 with residents, ambulation, ROM, dressing, toileting, bathing, transferring, positioning, lifting, skin care and/or assist with feeding. Care of resident belongings, room care: organized and floor areas free of clutter, moisture Will follow proper infection control practices via the use of standard precautions Communicates with others to ensure proper resident care and work completion Maintains resident care and equipment such as cleaning oxygen concentrators, filling portable oxygen tank, maintain/disinfecting tubs, and showers, changing lift batteries etc. Report to charge nurse as to pertinent care issues: skin condition, falls, family concerns, and behaviors. Complete all documentation necessary for shift in the electronic heath record: including but not limited to, intake sheets, bath sheets, WEIGHTS, vital signs, bowel movement. Will occasionally transport resident, so will require a driver license. Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Special Qualification: Current & active Certified Nurse Aide license renewal required and be CPR certified, Vaccinations as required by State and facility. Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience: High school diploma or General Educational Diploma (GED) One year of experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position Substitutions: Current, valid certification as a Nurse Aide (CNA) from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies will substitute for the high school diploma or GED Current, valid licensure as a Practical Nurse (LPN) from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies or any state participating in the Nurse Licensure Compact will substitute for the experience requirement Conditions of Employment: CDHS employees (all Direct contact with vulnerable persons): CBI name check and fingerprint check, ICON Colorado court database, Medicare fraud database, Reference Checks, Professional License verification (licensure requirements), Drug Screen, PREA (Division of Youth Services), Trails check (direct contact with children), CAPS (direct contact with adults
Mental Health Institutes, Regional Centers, Veterans Community Living Centers) 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. Motor Vehicle Check, if the employee will drive a state-owned vehicle, either in an on-going capacity while performing their normal day-to-day job duties OR on occasion for training/meetings/client visits/etc. Must possess a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver's License or an non-restricted U.S. Driver's License for positions within 30 miles of the CO state border Out-of-State Driver's License holders must obtain a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver's License within 30 days of employment start date. Other Conditions of Employment specific to Program Former 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. 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 a review and rating of all the information you submit. 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 be deliver the official appeal form to the State Personnel Board: By email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), or Postmarked in US Mail to(1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203, or Hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or Faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department's action. Contact the State Personnel Board for assistance: At (303) 866-3300, or Refer 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. About Us & Benefits
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