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Samaritan Health Services
CNA-Unit Aide
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What they do
A Nursing Assistant provides hospital and nursing home patients with basic care and assists them with daily activities. Helps patients with dressing, washing, and feeding. May perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require completion of a regional agency-approved training program in order to obtain a certification before practicing.
$46,560 / year median in Oregon
+6% projected growth
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
Provides direct patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse within the CNA scope of practice. Performs clerical duties within the department or patient care team as assigned.DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
The Emergency Department provides care for patients with a wide variety of needs from non-critical to emergent medical conditions including emergent and urgent mental health care. All patients are welcome whether walking in or arriving by emergency transport. All Emergency Department staff are certified to care for critical cardiac and trauma patients including children.EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Current unencumbered Oregon CNA certification required. Healthcare provider level BLS required upon hire.KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
Time Management:
Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure.Social Perceptiveness:
Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.Communication:
Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues.PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Rarely (1- 10% of the time) Occasionally (11
- 33% of the time) Frequently (34
- 66% of the time) Continually (67
- 100% of the time) CLIMB
- LADDER LIFT (Floor to
Waist:
0- 36") 60 or more Lbs CARRY 2-handed, 20
- 40 pounds SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec) KNEEL (on knees) PULL (0-20 pounds force)
SIT CLIMB
- STAIRS LIFT (Floor to
Waist:
0- 36") 40
- 60 Lbs LIFT (Knee to chest: 24
- 54") 20
- 40 Lbs SQUAT Repetitive
ROTATE TRUNK
SittingROTATE TRUNK
Standing PULL (40- 60 pounds force) WALK
- LEVEL
SURFACE LIFT
(Floor toWaist:
0- 36") 0
- 20 Lbs LIFT (
Overhead:
54" and above) 0- 20 Lbs REACH
- Upward
MANUAL DEXTERITY
Hands/wristsFINGER DEXTERITY PINCH
Fingers LIFT (Knee to chest: 24- 54") 0
- 20 Lbs LIFT (Waist to
Eye:
up to 54") 0- 20 Lbs CARRY 1-handed, 0
- 20 pounds CARRY 2-handed, 0
- 20 pounds
STAND BEND FORWARD
at waist REACH- Forward GRASP Hand/Fist PUSH (0-20 pounds force) PUSH (20-40 pounds force) PUSH (40-60 pounds force) PUSH (60 or more pounds force)