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Class Description
Valid as of: July 1, 2015
This class series uses two levels in the Health Care Services Occupational Group and describes attending to the physical comfort, personal appearance and safety of patients. The work includes assisting clients with personal hygiene; escorting, transporting, or accompanying clients; answering call lights and attending to routine health needs; assisting with routine nursing care; providing general health information; and observing and reporting client behavior. Positions work under the direction of nursing or medical staff. By statute CRS 12-38.1-101, certification is required for some positions in this class series.
CLIENT CARE AIDE I C6P1XX
Concept of Class
This class describes the clearly defined level where positions follow established work procedures. Positions operate within standard guidelines and alternatives that are known and any deviation from such requires prior approval. Some assignments do not move beyond this level.
Factors
Allocation must be based on meeting all of the three factors as described below.
Decision Making
The decisions regularly made are at the defined level as described here. Within limits prescribed by the operation, choices involve selecting alternatives that affect the manner and speed with which tasks are carried out. These choices do not affect the standards or results of the operation itself because there is typically only one correct way to carry out the operation. These alternatives include independent choice of such things as priority and personal preference for organizing and processing the work, proper tools or equipment, speed, and appropriate steps in the operation to apply. By nature, the data needed to make decisions can be numerous but are clear and understandable so logic is needed to apply the prescribed alternative. Positions can be taught what to do to carry out assignments and any deviation in the manner in which the work is performed does not change the end result of the operation.
Complexity
The nature of, and need for, analysis and judgment is prescribed as described here. Positions apply established, standard guidelines that cover work situations and alternatives. Action taken is based on learned, specific guidelines that permit little deviation or change as the task is repeated. Any alternatives to choose from are clearly right or wrong at each step.
Line/Staff Authority
The direct field of influence the work of a position has on the organization is as an individual contributor. The individual contributor may explain work processes and train others. The individual contributor may serve as a resource or guide by advising others on how to use processes within a system or as a member of a collaborative problem-solving team. This level may include positions performing supervisory elements that do not fully meet the criteria for the next level in this factor.
CLIENT CARE AIDE II C6P2XX
Concept of Class
This class describes the fully operational level. Positions operate independently in performing the full range of client aide tasks and problem solving. Positions follow established work procedures and operate within standard guidelines and alternatives. This class differs from the Client Care Aide I on Purpose of Contact.
Factors
Allocation must be based on meeting all of the three factors as described below.
Decision Making
The decisions regularly made are at the defined level as described here. Within limits prescribed by the operation, choices involve selecting alternatives that affect the manner and speed with which tasks are carried out. These choices do not affect the standards or results of the operation itself because there is typically only one correct way to carry out the operation. These alternatives include independent choice of such things as priority and personal preference for organizing and processing the work, proper tools or equipment, speed, and appropriate steps in the operation to apply. By nature, the data needed to make decisions can be numerous but are clear and understandable so logic is needed to apply the prescribed alternative. Positions can be taught what to do to carry out assignments and any deviation in the manner in which the work is performed does not change the end result of the operation.
Complexity
The nature of, and need for, analysis and judgment is prescribed as described here. Positions apply established, standard guidelines that cover work situations and alternatives. Action taken is based on learned, specific guidelines that permit little deviation or change as the task is repeated. Any alternatives to choose from are clearly right or wrong at each step.
Line/Staff Authority
The direct field of influence the work of a position has on the organization is as an individual contributor. The individual contributor may explain work processes and train others. The individual contributor may serve as a resource or guide by advising others on how to use processes within a system or as a member of a collaborative problem-solving team. This level may include positions performing supervisory elements that do not fully meet the criteria for the next level in this factor.
Entrance Requirements
Minimum entry requirements and general competencies for classes in this series are contained in the State of Colorado Department of Personnel website.
For purposes of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the essential functions of specific positions are identified in the position description questionnaires and job analyses.
History of Changes Made to Class Description
The following is a summary of changes made to this class description.
- Effective July 1, 2018
Update the Class Code of C6P1TX to C6P1XX per administrative updates.
- June 30, 2015
Updated and removed the purpose of contact.
- Effective July 1, 2001
HCS Consolidation Study consolidated Developmental Disabilities Aide (C1D1), Psych Care Aide (C5F1) and Nurse Aide (C6C). Draft published 2/21/2001, proposed 5/10/2001, and final 7/1/2001.
- Effective September 1, 1993
Job Evaluation System Revision project. Converted DD Assistant (A5030) to DD Aide (C1D1). Converted Psych Care Aide A and B (A5020-1) to Psych Care Aide (C5F1). Converted Nursing Assistant (A5001, 3) to Nurse Aide (C6C). Published as proposed 5/10/1993.
- Effective July 1, 1984
Created Psych Care Aide A (A5020). Converted Psych Care Aide (55021) to Psych Care Aide B (55021).
- Effective July 1, 1981
Created DD Assistant (55030).
- Created September 1, 1974
Nursing Assistant (55001,3) and Psych Care Aide (55021).
Summary of Factor Ratings
| Class Level | Decision Making | Complexity | Line/Staff Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Client Care Aide I | Defined | Prescribed | Individual Contributor |
| Client Care Aide II | Defined | Prescribed | Individual Contributor |
Minimum Qualifications
Valid as of: August 28, 2023
This document includes the following levels:
| Class Title | Class Code |
|---|---|
| Client Care Aide I | C6P1XX |
| Client Care Aide II | C6P2XX |
CLIENT CARE AIDE I (C6P1XX)
Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience:
High school diploma or General Educational Diploma (GED).
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.
CLIENT CARE AIDE II (C6P2XX)
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
History of Changes Made to Minimum Qualification
The following is a summary of changes made to this minimum qualification.
- Aug. 28, 2023 (Whole Document)
New format (updating to adhere to accessibility standards).
- July 1, 2018 (C6P1TX Changed to C6P1XX)
Review and correction of the classification codes to align with the 2018-19 pay plan and compensation grades approved by the CHRO.
- Nov. 3, 2017 (C6P2XX)
Made grammatical changes.
- April 4, 2017 (C6P2XX)
Removed language referring to “at the agency’s discretion,” and made the LPN substitution for experience the standard.
- April 4, 2017 (Whole Document)
- Part of the 2017 MQ Project
- New format
- Removed language referring to “at the agency’s discretion,” and made the CNA substitution for education standard.
- March 20, 2017 (Whole Document)
- Conditions of employment (COEs) and Special Qualifications have been removed from the minimum qualifications statement.
- COEs and Special Qualifications are position specific, and should be documented in the position description (PD) and job analysis. Further, all COEs and Special Qualifications should be placed in the Conditions of Employment and/or job requirements, (if using Special Qualifications, note that these are Special Qualifications,) section of the job announcement.