CNA - Medsurg (Full-Time, Variable)

Adventist Health; The Dalles (OR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Adventist Health Columbia Gorge in The Dalles, OR seeks a Patient Care Assistant to provide direct patient care under the supervision of an RN. The role includes assisting with activities of daily living, monitoring vital signs, and supporting the unit's operations with efficient clerical tasks.

Educated at least to High School/GED, with CNA and BLS certifications, you will help deliver quality care in a busy hospital setting and participate in a comprehensive benefits program.

Qualifications

• High School/GED required or equivalent.
• CNA certification required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal nursing care under RN supervision.
• Assist with daily living activities (nutrition, hydration, dressing, bathing).
• Take vital signs and report changes to RN.
• Perform clerical duties to support unit operations.
• Provide data and observations within scope of practice.

Skills

Caregiving

Patient care

Vital signs

Documentation

Education

High School/GED

CNA certification

BLS certification

Job description

Job Description In the heart of The Dalles, Oregon, Adventist Health Columbia Gorge has served the Columbia River Gorge community since 1901. We are comprised of a 49-bed hospital, various medical offices, home health, a birthing center and a vast scope of services located throughout The Dalles and the surrounding areas. The Dalles is known for its picturesque views of the Columbia River, local charm and delicious downtown restaurants and bakeries. There is something for everyone in this scenic community.

Job Description In the heart of The Dalles, Oregon, Adventist Health Columbia Gorge has served the Columbia River Gorge community since 1901. We are comprised of a 49-bed hospital, various medical offices, home health, a birthing center and a vast scope of services located throughout The Dalles and the surrounding areas. The Dalles is known for its picturesque views of the Columbia River, local charm and delicious downtown restaurants and bakeries. There is something for everyone in this scenic community.

Job Summary

Provides personal nursing care to the patient under the direction of a licensed registered nurse (RN). Performs tasks associated with activities of daily living including self-care needs. Performs routine assigned tasks and reports patients’ status and concerns to the RN.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience:

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification: Required

Facility Specific License/Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Essential Functions

• Performs tasks associated with activities of daily living, including assisting with nutrition and hydration, elimination, personal care, positioning devices, restraints and restorative care.
• Takes vital signs including, pulse and blood pressure.
• Helps patients with their basic needs, i.e., bathing, dressing and feeding.
• Performs a variety clerical duties, which include but are not limited to routing patient reports as appropriate. Uses organizational skills to keep unit running smoothly and uses prioritization skills to meet deadlines as indicated. Provides assessment data to certified nurse within the scope of practice (vital signs, patient verbal and nonverbal responses, etc.).
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

JOB INFO

• Job Identification : 72741
• Job Category : Assistant
• Posting Date : 2026-09-18T18:34:07+00:00
• Job Shift : Variable Shift
• Locations : The Dalles, OR, United States
• Assignment Category : Full-time regular
• Pay Range : The estimated base pay for this position is $19.14 to $28.69. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.
• Hiring Department : Med/Surg Acute 1
• Shift Length : 12 Hours