Compassionate CNA: Vital Patient Care & Support

Adventist Health Portland; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Adventist Health Portland provides personal nursing care to patients under the direction of an RN. The role involves assisting with daily living activities, taking vital signs, and reporting patient status to the RN. Duties include routine tasks and clerical duties to keep the unit running smoothly.

Required credentials include CNA certification and BLS; high school education or GED is preferred. The position is based in Portland, OR with a 10-hour shift length and full-time schedule, offering a

Qualifications

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
• BLS certification: Required
• CNA certification: Required

Responsibilities

• 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 of clerical duties and routes patient reports as appropriate; provides assessment data to RN within scope of practice.

Skills

Vital signs

ADL assistance

Patient care

Communication

Education

High School Education/GED

Job description

Adventist Health Portland provides personal nursing care to patients under the direction of an RN. The role involves assisting with daily living activities, taking vital signs, and reporting patient status to the RN. Duties include routine tasks and clerical duties to keep the unit running smoothly.

Required credentials include CNA certification and BLS; high school education or GED is preferred. The position is based in Portland, OR with a 10-hour shift length and full-time schedule, offering a