CNA I

Cascadia EE LLC; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cascadia Healthcare is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide basic nursing assistance and help residents with daily living activities. Under supervision, you will support routine care and participate in the care planning process within a facility setting.

Requirements include a valid CNA certification in the state of employment and a high school diploma or equivalent. CPR certification is preferred, and about six months of long-term care experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid CNA certification in the state of employment.
• Six months experience in a long-term-care environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answers nurse call system to determine resident needs.
• Assists residents with dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, bathing, hair, and incontinence care.
• Obtains food trays and assists residents with eating.
• Assists residents with range of motion exercises, and movement to/from wheelchair or activity areas.
• Assists resident with turning and positioning in bed.
• Assists resident with ambulation as indicated in the facility.
• Takes and records temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates, and food and fluid intake and output.
• Documents ADLs and resident care on flow sheets or task sheets.
• Attends interdisciplinary meetings to provide input into plans of care.
• Documents restorative services as per facility policies.
• Performs tasks ensuring person-centered care and punctual attendance.

Skills

Empathy & compassion

Effective communication

Confidentiality

Education

CNA certification

Job description

Description

Under supervision, a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides basic nursing assistance and assists residents with daily living activities.

Note: All employees of Cascadia Healthcare are required to submit and be cleared to work in the facility per each

state's specific background check requirements prior to contact with patients/residents.

Essential Functions

• Answers nurse call system to determine resident needs.


• Assists residents with dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, bathing, hair, and incontinence care.


• Obtains food trays and assists residents with eating.


• Assists residents with range of motion exercises, and movement to/from wheelchair or activity areas.


• Assists resident with turning and positioning in bed.


• Assists resident with ambulation as indicated in the facility.


• Takes and records temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates, and food and fluid intake and output, as directed.


• Documents ADLs, resident personal cares, and device use on flow sheets or task sheets as directed.


• Attends interdisciplinary meetings as needed to provide input into selected resident's plans of care.


• Documents restorative services provided following facility policies and procedures.


• Assists facility staff to provide person-centered cares based on indicated preferences.


• Ensures punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.

Other Functions

• Performs other tasks as assigned.


• Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Company's policies and procedures, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards.


• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities


• Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.


• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and facility staff.


• Ability to demonstrate compassion and patience.


• Ability to maintain resident confidentiality.

Requirements

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Licenses/Certification

• Valid certification as a CNA in the state of employment.


• Valid CPR certificate preferred.

Requirements

Experience

• Six months experience in a long term-care environment preferred.

NOTE: A CNA who successfully completes an approved advanced skills training curriculum and/or has demonstrated experience in a needed clinical specialty area, e.g. ventilator, pulmonary, and tracheostomy (VPT), can be classified as a CNA II.