CNA

Samaritan Health Services; Albany (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Albany General Hospital is seeking a patient-care aide to support nursing staff in delivering compassionate care in the Hospice program. The role involves direct patient care under RN supervision at our Albany, OR facility.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, current BLS, and prior hospital/long-term care exposure. This on-site position offers a daytime schedule and a focus on end-of-life comfort, with comprehensive patient and family support services.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Healthcare provider level BLS required upon hire.
• One (1) year experience in a hospital or long-term care facility preferred.
• Successful completion of Food Handler's course required within 30 days of hire.
• Must be able to pass Criminal Records Check upon hire and every three (3) years thereafter.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to the nursing care of patients by completing direct patient care duties under the direction of the Registered Nurse.

Skills

Time Management

Social Perceptiveness

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Job description

Facility Samaritan Albany General Hospital

Location Albany, OR

Schedule - Shift .9 (72 hrs/pp) - Day

Remote Status Remote Status: OnSite

Salary Range Salary Range: $23.49 - $34.49

Contributes to the nursing care of patients by completing direct patient care duties under the direction of the Registered Nurse.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The Hospice teams at Samaritan Health Services support patients and family members through the final stages of their illness. Evergreen Hospice serves patients in Corvallis, Albany, Lebanon and the surrounding areas. These services are offered in the home setting which may include the patient’s own residence, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities and adult foster homes. Services offered include intermittent skilled nursing visits (24-hour on-call nursing services available), pain and symptom management, medical social services, counseling, spiritual support, hospice aides, trained hospice volunteers and bereavement support. Medications and equipment are included as appropriate.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Healthcare provider level BLS required upon hire.

One (1) year experience in a hospital or long-term care facility preferred.

Successful completion of Food Handler's course required within 30 days of hire.

Must be able to pass Criminal Records Check upon hire and every three (3) years thereafter.

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)

WALK - INCLINE

LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0\\"-36\\") 40 - 60 Lbs

LIFT (Knee to chest: 24\\"-54\\") 20 - 40 Lbs

LIFT (Knee to chest: 24\\"-54\\") 40 – 60 Lbs

SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)

WALK – LEVEL SURFACE

LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0\\"-36\\") 0 - 20 Lbs

LIFT(Floor to Waist: 0\\"-36\\") 20 - 40 Lbs

LIFT(Knee to chest: 24\\"-54\\") 0 – 20 Lbs

SQUAT Repetitive

SIT

CLIMB - STAIRS

LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54\\") 0 - 20 Lbs

LIFT (Overhead: 54\\" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs