CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

KALESTA HEALTHCARE GROUP; Madras (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Certified Nurse Assistant position at KALESTA HEALTHCARE GROUP in Madras, OR 97741 provides nursing and related services to residents per the care plan. Care is delivered in a home-like setting, upholding dignity and independence while addressing physical, mental, and psychosocial needs.

Key duties include direct care, ADLs, mobility, feeding, documentation, infection control, and reporting changes to the Charge Nurse.

Qualifications

• Current CNA certification issued by the state or proof of OBRA certification completion.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret common information and communicate in English.
• Experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to residents per the plan of care and maintain dignity.
• Assist with ADLs including bathing, grooming, mobility, dressing, feeding.
• Support restorative and safety activities, record intake and output.
• Observe and report changes to resident condition to the Charge Nurse.
• Maintain infection control practices and complete accurate charting.

Skills

English communication

Empathy and compassion

Patient care

Education

CNA Certification

Job description

Job Details

• Location: Madras, OR 97741
• Position Type: Full Time
• Schedule: 12‑hour Night (NOC) shift
• Salary: $22.00 – $25.00 per hour
• Category: Health Care
• Reporting To: Director of Staff Development and/or Director of Nursing
• Employment Status: Non‑Exempt

Position Overview

The Certified Nurse Assistant provides nursing and nursing‑related services to residents in accordance with each resident’s assessment and plan of care. Care is delivered in a homelike environment, respecting the resident’s physical, mental, and psychosocial needs while fostering independence and dignity.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide direct care to improve or maintain residents’ abilities per the plan of care.
• Assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): bathing, grooming, oral care, dressing, mobility, transferring, and feeding.
• Perform bathing: transport to tub/shower, adjust water, wash, rinse, dry, and maintain privacy.
• Assist with dressing: select clothing, help with fasteners, communicate clothing needs to Charge Nurse.
• Restorative care: facilitate ambulation, range‑of‑motion exercises, proper body alignment to prevent contractures.
• Toileting support: follow schedule, provide bedpan/urinal, clean and record output, perform catheter care per policy.
• Mobility assistance: provide support for ambulation, push wheelchairs or Geri‑chairs, remove obstacles, report defects.
• Transfer residents safely using correct technique and equipment, obtaining assistance when needed.
• Meal assistance: set up trays, prepare food, feed those requiring total assistance, encourage chewing and swallowing, clean after meals, document intake.
• Protect resident rights, dignity, and privacy; respect resident choices and property; avoid pet names.
• Observe and report changes in social interaction, mood, or resistance to treatment.
• Assist with care planning, prepare for state inspections, and attend survey training.
• Follow infection control and facility policies; use PPE correctly.
• Maintain accurate, legible resident records.
• Communicate regularly with Charge Nurse and team.
• Use proper body mechanics and equipment for lifting and turning residents of any weight.
• Monitor and report safety hazards, housekeeping, and maintenance issues.
• Report injuries to residents or self promptly.
• Attend annual in‑service education (12 hours) and apply knowledge to job tasks.
• Participate in fire and disaster drills and perform assigned duties during emergencies.

Additional Job Functions

• Demonstrate respect for resident dignity and individuality in all interactions.
• Uphold confidentiality of resident and facility information.
• Show honesty and integrity with resident and facility property.
• Understand and follow written and verbal instructions; communicate effectively with staff, residents, and families.
• Interact effectively with cognitively or physically impaired individuals.
• Knowledge of emergency and disaster procedures; locate nearest exit and respond to instructions.
• Maintain sufficient mobility and strength for safe resident care and evacuation.
• Adhere to attendance, punctuality, and dress code policies.
• Apply infection control procedures and PPE use for blood‑borne pathogens.
• Prioritize tasks and complete duties within allotted time.
• Respond productively to changes and additional tasks.
• Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation, without posing substantial harm.
• Recognize changes in resident condition through observation and reporting.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Capacities

• Vision and hearing sufficient for functional performance or use of prosthetics.
• Annual TB screening and physical examination.
• Lifting capacity: minimum 25 pounds unaided; 100 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, push, stoop, and pull as required.
• Mild intermittent activity throughout the shift.
• Ability to cope with mental and emotional stress of the role.

Work Environment

Indoor work with normal temperatures, occasional noise, fumes, and chemical exposure. Potential exposure to blood‑borne pathogens. The role involves 24‑hour skilled care, emergency response, weekend and holiday duty, and handling residents with impaired cognition.

Qualifications

• Education: Sufficient functional literacy.
• License: Current CNA certification issued by the local Department of Health Services or proof of successful completion of an approved OBRA certification program. No adverse findings in the State Nurse Aide Registry.
• Experience: Prior personal care experience with impaired individuals in a health‑care setting preferred.
• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical information; effective verbal communication in English.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to perform basic arithmetic, including measurements of weight and volume.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional customer‑service orientation, empathy, and effective communication with patients, families, staff, and external agencies.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other protected status.