CNA-Unit Aide

Samaritan Health Services; Lebanon (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Health Services in Lebanon, Oregon, seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care under RN supervision within the CNA scope of practice. The role includes clerical duties within the department or patient care team as assigned.

In the Emergency Department, the CNA will care for patients with non‑critical to emergent needs, supporting rapid assessment and safe patient flow. Oregon CNA certification and BLS are required on hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Current unencumbered Oregon CNA certification required.
• Healthcare provider level BLS required upon hire.

Skills

Time management

Social perceptiveness

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Oregon CNA certification

BLS certification

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)

(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 Sitting
• ROTATE TRUNK Standing
• PULL (40 - 60 pounds force)
• WALK - LEVEL SURFACE
• LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs
• LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs
• REACH - Upward
• MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists
• FINGER 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)