THERAPY ASSISTANT I - Bruce McCandless Veterans Community Living Center
Government Jobs, Florence, CO, United States
Job Title
This position is only open to current Colorado residents. Bruce McCandless Community Living Center Colorado State Veterans Homes are State-owned and operated skilled-nursing facilities dedicated to serving those who have served us.
Job Description
Summary of Position: This position will help with general resident activities, the one-to-one program, sensory stimulation program and outings, and work in the Memory Care environment as well. This position will help implement the Eden Alternative style of nursing home management as it applies to daily activities of residents. It also facilitates the participation of all facility staff in culture change activities.
Primary Duties:
Plans activities that expands and enhances the lifestyle of each resident in the five categories required by the State and Federal regulations of social/recreational, intellectual, physical, spiritual and creative.
Interview residents and family upon admission to determine personal preferences, activity interests and leisure requests.
Responsible for offering a variety of activity choices, maintaining scheduled activities as planned, and facilitating spontaneous activities that meet social, physical, spiritual, creative and intellectual needs of all residents.
Responsible for preparing in advance of the scheduled event, setting up necessary supplies, communicating to residents the activity is about to begin, assisting residents to/from the activity, providing encouragement to residents throughout the activity, and maintaining a positive atmosphere that enhances participation. Seeks guidance for difficult residents, supplies that are not readily available, and any other special needs. Provides activities of daily living (ADL) care during activities or as needed including but not limited to transferring residents, assistance with feeding, personal care, toileting, grooming, changing clothing, answering call-lights, and other duties as needed.
Responsible for: maintaining daily documentation for the Activity Department through participation records, progress notes and behavior charting.
Responsible for maintaining minutes of monthly Resident Council meetings and weekly community meetings. Maintains daily documentation for the activity department through resident records, progress notes, one-to-one sheets, participation records and behavior charting.
Responsible for conducting quarterly or upon significant change activity assessments of all existing residents on-going. Responsible for developing appropriate activity plan of care and communicating with the resident, family and interdisciplinary team weekly during care plan meetings.
Responsible for driving various facility vehicles for scheduled outings such as luncheons, fishing trips, tours, etc., and providing back-up transportation for medical purposes including hospital transfers or appointments.
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Special Qualifications:
Must provide proof of Certified Nursing Assistant class completion AND must obtain C.N.A. license within 4 months of graduation
Conditions of Employment: Full background check and reference check required. 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.
Supplemental Information
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, join the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado. Each of us is committed to contributing to a safe and accessible CDHS. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:
Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401(k) and 457 plans
Medical and dental health plans
Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
Paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
State of Colorado Employee BenefitHub Resource Center
Employee Wellness program
Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more
Remote work arrangements for eligible positions
*Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Our Values:
We believe in a people-first approach: We prioritize the needs, well-being, and dignity of the individuals, families and communities we serve. We commit to respect, fairness and access in every decision, policy and interaction. We engage client voices and experiences in the development and implementation of the services we provide.
Balance creates quality of life: We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement.
We hold ourselves accountable: We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.
Transparency matters: We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public.
We are ethical: We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy.
Collaboration helps us rise together: We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.
ADA Accommodations: CDHS is committed to a Colorado for ALL qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment.
EEO Statement: The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
This position is only open to current Colorado residents. Bruce McCandless Community Living Center Colorado State Veterans Homes are State-owned and operated skilled-nursing facilities dedicated to serving those who have served us.
Job Description
Summary of Position: This position will help with general resident activities, the one-to-one program, sensory stimulation program and outings, and work in the Memory Care environment as well. This position will help implement the Eden Alternative style of nursing home management as it applies to daily activities of residents. It also facilitates the participation of all facility staff in culture change activities.
Primary Duties:
Plans activities that expands and enhances the lifestyle of each resident in the five categories required by the State and Federal regulations of social/recreational, intellectual, physical, spiritual and creative.
Interview residents and family upon admission to determine personal preferences, activity interests and leisure requests.
Responsible for offering a variety of activity choices, maintaining scheduled activities as planned, and facilitating spontaneous activities that meet social, physical, spiritual, creative and intellectual needs of all residents.
Responsible for preparing in advance of the scheduled event, setting up necessary supplies, communicating to residents the activity is about to begin, assisting residents to/from the activity, providing encouragement to residents throughout the activity, and maintaining a positive atmosphere that enhances participation. Seeks guidance for difficult residents, supplies that are not readily available, and any other special needs. Provides activities of daily living (ADL) care during activities or as needed including but not limited to transferring residents, assistance with feeding, personal care, toileting, grooming, changing clothing, answering call-lights, and other duties as needed.
Responsible for: maintaining daily documentation for the Activity Department through participation records, progress notes and behavior charting.
Responsible for maintaining minutes of monthly Resident Council meetings and weekly community meetings. Maintains daily documentation for the activity department through resident records, progress notes, one-to-one sheets, participation records and behavior charting.
Responsible for conducting quarterly or upon significant change activity assessments of all existing residents on-going. Responsible for developing appropriate activity plan of care and communicating with the resident, family and interdisciplinary team weekly during care plan meetings.
Responsible for driving various facility vehicles for scheduled outings such as luncheons, fishing trips, tours, etc., and providing back-up transportation for medical purposes including hospital transfers or appointments.
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Special Qualifications:
Must provide proof of Certified Nursing Assistant class completion AND must obtain C.N.A. license within 4 months of graduation
Conditions of Employment: Full background check and reference check required. 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.
Supplemental Information
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, join the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado. Each of us is committed to contributing to a safe and accessible CDHS. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:
Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401(k) and 457 plans
Medical and dental health plans
Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
Paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
State of Colorado Employee BenefitHub Resource Center
Employee Wellness program
Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more
Remote work arrangements for eligible positions
*Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Our Values:
We believe in a people-first approach: We prioritize the needs, well-being, and dignity of the individuals, families and communities we serve. We commit to respect, fairness and access in every decision, policy and interaction. We engage client voices and experiences in the development and implementation of the services we provide.
Balance creates quality of life: We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement.
We hold ourselves accountable: We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.
Transparency matters: We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public.
We are ethical: We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy.
Collaboration helps us rise together: We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.
ADA Accommodations: CDHS is committed to a Colorado for ALL qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment.
EEO Statement: The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.