FT Eve CNA - Rotating 4 on 2 off schedule

Cedar Sinai Park; Portland, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar Sinai Park in Portland, OR is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct basic nursing care under the supervision of a licensed nurse, in a facility dedicated to comfort, independence and dignity for residents.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent (preferred), Oregon CNA certification, CPR/BLS, and a valid Oregon Food Handler Card; prior CNA experience in long-term care is valued. On-site shift work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1 – 3 years’ current nursing assistant experience preferred; acute setting may substitute long-term experience.
• Certification as a Nurse Assistant in Oregon required and in good standing.
• CPR or BLS certification current.
• Valid Oregon Food Handler Card required.

Responsibilities

• Provides resident care as assigned, including grooming, nutrition, hydration, sleep, hygiene, continence, and pain monitoring.
• Aids in maximizing residents' independence and mobility; assists with dressing, bathing, grooming, and transfers; ensures person-centered care.
• Keeps public areas and resident rooms clean; maintains orderly closets and drawers.

Skills

Quality customer service

Geriatric communication

Observation of condition changes

Flexible and adaptable

Body mechanics

Safe feeding techniques

Computer proficiency

EMR experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1–3 years CNA experience preferred

Oregon CNA certification

CPR/BLS certification

Oregon Food Handler Card

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Summary

Provides direct basic nursing care to residents under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse according to Robison Jewish Health Center policies and procedures, including services listed in the Oregon Administrative Rules, and to ensure the Robison Jewish Health Center’s goal of providing care to our residents in an atmosphere of comfort, independence and dignity.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Provides resident care as assigned, including but not limited to the following: grooming and cleanliness, exercise, adequate fluid and nutrition intake, monitoring adequate sleep and rest, hygiene and continence, and optimal freedom from pain.
• Assists in maintenance or restoration of maximum ability for residents to dress, bathe, and groom oneself; control own bowel and bladder; feed oneself; ambulate and transfer oneself; appropriately interact with others; orient oneself to time, place and person; productively and/or enjoyably occupy one’s time.
• Performs daily assignment in keeping public areas and utility rooms clean. Keeps resident rooms, closets, and drawers orderly.

Required Skills/Abilities

Consistent execution of quality customer service. Maintains and demonstrates ethical conduct. Able to effectively communicate with geriatric and/or confused residents and a variety of other people such as family members, visitors, vendors, Private Duty Residents, and staff. Positive and constructive attitude. Ability to do repetitive detail work. Ability to notice change in a resident's physical and/or psycho-social condition and report to the Nurse Supervisor. Ability to be flexible and adapt to change, and take direction from the Nurse Supervisor. Must demonstrate knowledge of body mechanics and the ability to safely transfer residents. Must demonstrate safe feeding techniques. Demonstrated computer proficiency. Experience with EMR preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervision responsibilities.

Working Environment & Physical Demands

This position is required to regularly work on campus.

Works in a well-lit and well-ventilated facility. May be exposed to confused, belligerent or physically aggressive residents, may be exposed to contagious diseases and mental stress. Subject to frequent interruptions. Manual dexterity, good vision and hearing is required.

Required Education, Experience, Licenses, and Certifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1 – 3 years’ current nursing assistant experience preferred. Nursing assistant experience in an acute setting may substitute for long-term nursing experience.
• Certification as a Nurse Assistant in the state of Oregon required, having successfully completed an Oregon State Board of Nursing approved training program, and must be in good standing with the Oregon State Board of Nursing.
• Current CPR or BLS certification required.
• Valid Oregon Food Handler Card required.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time or without notice.