Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Shiftkey, LLC

Cañon City, Colorado

Posted Jun 18

Pay: Not posted
License: CNA licenseA valid CNA license in the state of Colorado.
Term: Per Diem

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Education: A high school diploma or GED.

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Shiftkey, LLC

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ShiftKey is a technology marketplace platform founded in 2016 that connects licensed healthcare professionals—including CNAs, LPNs, and RNs—with healthcare facilities needing to fill per diem/PRN shifts. Headquartered in Dallas, TX with additional offices in Austin, TX, Cleveland, OH, and Warsaw,…

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Build your own schedule. Take control of your career.

Looking for CNA jobs that fit your life? If you're tired of having no control over your schedule or just want to earn more money, PRN shifts could be what you're looking for! ShiftKey enables independent Certified Nursing Aides like you to bid on per diem CNA shifts posted by a vast network of Healthcare Facilities—all based on criteria you select. Choose the facilities you want, on days you want, and bid the rate you want.

Better work/life balance - Don't want to work nights? Need Mondays off? Only want to work once in a while? No problem. Use ShiftKey to work as little or as much as you like. Extra income - Use ShiftKey to pick up shifts whenever you need a little extra money, even if you have another job. Get paid the next day with a PayCard or go with weekly direct deposit. Pick the right environment for you - PRN shifts are a great way to experience a variety of facilities.

ShiftKey partners with Stride Health to allow healthcare professionals who use the ShiftKey App to access Stride's portable benefits platform for affordable healthcare options such as:

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Requirements

A high school diploma or GED. A valid CNA license in the state of Colorado.

About the Role

You know better than anyone that CNAs are essential members of a facility's medical team. Your role is to keep patients comfortable and on the road to recovery. Here are a few things you might do:

Prepare rooms for admissions. Assist patients with activities of daily living. Document a patient's health issues/vital signs and reporting to the Nurse on Duty. Assist nursing teams to ensure the highest quality of care is provided.

Here's what ShiftKey users have to say

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"This was one of the best choices I've made as a nurse. I love the freedom I have now!!" - LVN, Dallas, TX

"Amazing! You make your own schedule. You get daily pay or weekly. And they always respond when you need them." - CNA, Springfield, TN

"I've been using ShiftKey for years. It's a very good way to work. The people and facilities are respectful and helpful." - CNA, Kansas City, MO

What's around it?

In Cañon City, CO

Cañon City, COFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 3% above the US average

Median rent: $997/mo
Household income: $64,787/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Cañon City, CO

NeighborhoodsCañon City is organized into distinct pockets with varied topography and lifestyles. North Cañon City sits directly around St. Thomas More Hospital, featuring quiet streets, generous residential lots, and quick access to essential medical services. The Downtown and Historic District contains tree-lined corridors with Craftsman and Victorian homes within walking distance of Main Street shops and First Friday gatherings. Outdoor lovers often head to South Cañon and Lincoln Park for immediate access to the Riverwalk, Hogbacks singletrack, and Tunnel Drive trailheads, while Southwest Cañon City provides custom properties along Forge Road and Tanner Parkway near Skyline Drive with views of the Sangre de Cristo range. To the east, Four Mile Ranch offers master-planned subdivisions and newer construction centered around a golf club.

Cañon City is organized into distinct pockets with varied topography and lifestyles. North Cañon City sits directly around St. Thomas More Hospital, featuring quiet streets, generous residential lots, and quick access to essential medical services.

The Downtown and Historic District contains tree-lined corridors with Craftsman and Victorian homes within walking distance of Main Street shops and First Friday gatherings. Outdoor lovers often head to South Cañon and Lincoln Park for immediate access to the Riverwalk, Hogbacks singletrack, and Tunnel Drive trailheads, while Southwest Cañon City provides custom properties along Forge Road and Tanner Parkway near Skyline Drive with views of the Sangre de Cristo range.

To the east, Four Mile Ranch offers master-planned subdivisions and newer construction centered around a golf club.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: choosecanoncity.com Source 2: homes.com

Getting aroundCommutes within Cañon City are short and straightforward, averaging around twelve to thirteen minutes. St. Thomas More Hospital is centrally located in North Cañon just off the US-50 corridor, which serves as the town's primary vehicular spine. While local drives to the hospital are easy with hassle-free surface parking, the city lacks significant public transit. Regional travel to larger healthcare networks or specialty shopping requires driving roughly forty miles east to Pueblo or forty miles northeast to Colorado Springs via US-50 and state highways.

Commutes within Cañon City are short and straightforward, averaging around twelve to thirteen minutes. St. Thomas More Hospital is centrally located in North Cañon just off the US-50 corridor, which serves as the town's primary vehicular spine.

While local drives to the hospital are easy with hassle-free surface parking, the city lacks significant public transit. Regional travel to larger healthcare networks or specialty shopping requires driving roughly forty miles east to Pueblo or forty miles northeast to Colorado Springs via US-50 and state highways.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: choosecanoncity.com Source 3: homes.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation is a major draw, anchored by the Arkansas River and rugged canyon terrain. The Arkansas Riverwalk spans miles along the water, linking with the popular Tunnel Drive Trail which traverses historic railroad tunnels into the Royal Gorge. Hikers and mountain bikers utilize the South Cañon singletrack and the Hogbacks Open Space Recreation Area. Whitewater rafting and fly-fishing thrive through Bighorn Sheep Canyon, while Skyline Drive offers a dramatic narrow ridge drive overlooking the city. Nearby scenic escapes include Red Canyon Park, Temple Canyon Park, and the Garden Park Fossil Area.

Outdoor recreation is a major draw, anchored by the Arkansas River and rugged canyon terrain. The Arkansas Riverwalk spans miles along the water, linking with the popular Tunnel Drive Trail which traverses historic railroad tunnels into the Royal Gorge.

Hikers and mountain bikers utilize the South Cañon singletrack and the Hogbacks Open Space Recreation Area. Whitewater rafting and fly-fishing thrive through Bighorn Sheep Canyon, while Skyline Drive offers a dramatic narrow ridge drive overlooking the city.

Nearby scenic escapes include Red Canyon Park, Temple Canyon Park, and the Garden Park Fossil Area.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: visitcos.com Source 2: colorado.com Source 3: visitcanoncity.net Source 4: choosecanoncity.com

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Living in Cañon City

Known as Colorado's 'Climate Capital,' Cañon City offers healthcare professionals a sunny, high-desert foothill setting sheltered from harsh Rocky Mountain winters. For nurses working at St. Thomas More Hospital, the North Cañon neighborhood provides quiet streets with expansive lots just minutes from hospital doors, while the downtown historic district features Victorian and Craftsman homes within walking distance of Main Street roasters like Café Belay and beloved diners like The Owl Cigar Store. Outdoor life is Cañon City's hallmark: hospital shifts give way to trail running along the Arkansas Riverwalk, riding singletrack in the Hogbacks, or rafting Bighorn Sheep Canyon. However, living here involves clear tradeoffs. The local economy is distinctly anchored by state and federal correctional institutions, nightlife is sparse, and specialized amenities—such as major shopping centers or a municipal recreation complex—frequently necessitate a forty-mile drive to Pueblo or Colorado Springs. For clinicians who value swift twelve-minute commutes, relatively accessible foothill housing, and instant trail access over urban buzz, Cañon City provides a grounded, community-oriented base.

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Sources

As of 2026Source 1: choosecanoncity.com Source 2: realestate.usnews.com Source 3: pbandt.bank Source 4: visitcos.com Source 5: homes.com

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