CDOC (CLIENT CARE AIDE I) - Certified Nurses Aide - (DENVER)

Client Care Aide I - Certified Nurses Aide - (Denver)

Salary : $3,651.00 - $5,113.00 Monthly

Location : Denver, CO

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : CAA DRDC 14040 CCA I 9.2025

Department : Department of Corrections

Opening Date : 09 / 16 / 2025

Closing Date : 9 / 30 / 2025 4 : 00 PM Mountain

FLSA : Determined by Position

Type of Announcement : This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address : Denver, CO

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information : Stacey Hibpshman at stacey.hibpshman@state.co.us or 719-723-3973

How To Apply : Please submit an online application for this position at

• . Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

Description of Job : This position will provide medical assistance to patients in a clinical setting under the direction of a registered nurse at the Denver Complex.

This position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following : In a clinical setting, assist patients with activities of daily living to include bathing, mouth care, dressing, toileting and clothing changes when incontinence occurs, ambulation and feeding; Obtains and records vital signs for review by staff nurse; Provide and assist with patient transfers and turning in bed; Report changes in patient skin condition and patient health care complaints to shift registered nurse; Empty catheter bags; offer fluids and record Intake and Output; apply external catheters; Talk with patients to keep oriented to person, place, and time; Respond to call lights and inmate requests for assistance; Assist with meal distribution; Change linen according to unit schedule; Assist patient with making of bed, picking up room, etc.; Perform dressing changes, soaks, finger stick blood glucose measurements, vital signs, and pulse oximetry under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse; Maintain appropriate tool and materials control and accountability; Participate in development of patient plan of care; May be required to participate in restraining an inmate primarily for medical reasons; Provide clerical assistance by answering phones, taking and forwarding accurate messages, transcribing medical orders, and medical record filing; Retrieve and enter kites in computerized kite log; Schedule inmates for sick line and chronic care visits according to facility specific scheduling guidelines; Under the supervision of the medication nurse, receive pharmaceuticals and verify the manifest for accuracy; Store pharmaceuticals under the direction of the medication nurse; Assist in maintaining inventory and stocking of supplies.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights : ONLY APPLICANTS WHO MEET THE MINIMUM AND SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS SHALL BE INCLUDED IN THE COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS PROCESS.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : Applicant must have a high school diploma or GED. Applicant must possess a valid, active Nurse Aide Certification (CNA) from the State of Colorado; Ensure that the 'Work Experience' section of the application is complete and contains all relevant work experience related to the position that you are applying for. This information will be used to help determine compensation for the position. 'See resume' statements cannot be accepted in lieu of the 'work experience' section of the application. Additional work experience will not be accepted after the job announcement close date for compensation purposes.

Required Competencies : Self-control, a strong sense of ability to work in stressful, potentially violent situations; Ability to remain alert, emotionally stable, and mentally resilient under pressure and observant throughout their shift; Tolerance to stress, confinement, and high-stakes interaction. Able to work with inmates of diverse backgrounds and functional levels. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate positively and professionally with inmates and staff; Strong oral and written communication skills; Ability to read and comprehend the English language; Ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing; Ability to create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind. Strong understanding and knowledge of the complexities of a multi-disciplinary health care delivery system; Ability to problem solve critically to effectively resolve issues; Ability to work with others as a team to ensure quality inmate care; Ability to operate independently within the scope of a CNA; Must be of high integrity to handle confidential health care information to include all inmate records; Basic knowledge of computer systems.

Preferred Qualifications : Experience providing certified nursing assistance in a correctional environment. Current CPR Certification (attach certification). Current First Aid Certification (attach certification). Experience working with patients who have multiple disabilities to include both physical and mental. Experience working with the senior population. Hospice experience.

Important Information : The Assessment Process : Your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum Qualifications (MQ's). Applicants that meet MQ's will be included in the Comparative Analysis process. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted through a comparative analysis which may include, but is not limited to, a suitability screening, eSkills Assessment, oral assessment, written performance assessment or it may include a review of your application material and your responses to any supplemental questions by a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to assess and rank applicants in order to establish an eligible list for referral to the hiring manager for final consideration.

Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools, including language models, to create, write, or alter any portion of responses throughout any step of the assessment process may result in the disqualification of an applicant

Be sure the 'Work Experience' section of your application is complete and specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, and accomplishments as they relate to the Description of the Job, Minimum Qualifications, Required Competencies and Preferred Qualifications as listed above. Resumes and 'see resume' statements will not be accepted in lieu of the 'Work Experience' section of the application. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions by the closing date may result in your application not being accepted and / or may affect your score, rank or inclusion in the final pool of eligible applicants.

Employees who are rehired or reinstated within six months of their separation will return at either their previous pay rate if hired into the same class level or based on their time in the class series, whichever is higher. Those rehired or reinstated after six months' separation will be calculated using the same formula for new hires and promotions.

Please note that while this change in role may constitute a promotion in title and / or responsibility, salary adjustments are not guaranteed and may be influenced by factors such as internal pay equity, budget constraints, market benchmarks, or the individual's current compensation level. Any changes to compensation will be determined separately and communicated accordingly.

If you have transcripts, a license or other relevant documentation regarding your qualifications, upload and attach copies to your application.

If an unofficial copy of transcripts is being submitted at the time of application, transcripts from colleges or universities outside the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. This documentation is the responsibility of the applicant and must be included as part of your application materials. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report may prevent your application from moving forward in the selection process.

Under the Job Application Fairness Act (SB 23-058), applicants may redact information from certifications and transcripts that identify their age, date of birth or dates of attendance from an educational institution.

In order to process a background investigation, your application must include at least (10) ten years of the most current work experience unless experience related to the job for which you are applying is later than (10) years. Failure to provide this information could result in delays and / or elimination from the background investigation process.

Toll Free Applicant Technical Support : If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints : if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application first, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and second, close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it.

Conditions of Employment : All job offers are contingent upon a successful medical screening by a healthcare professional, certifying the candidate's ability to perform the essential functions of the position. Applicant must consent to hold harmless CDOC and its agents and staff from any liability arising in whole or in part from the testing and the use of this information in connection with CDOC's consideration of application for employment.

Employees may be required to submit to regular serial testing and reporting.