Hospital CNA: Patient Care & Comfort Specialist

Good Shepherd Health Care System; Hermiston (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Shepherd Health Care System in Hermiston, Oregon invites qualified CNAs to join our patient-centered care team. The role provides direct patient assistance, monitoring, and reporting changes to nurses, with emphasis on dignity, safety, and comfort.

Requirements include a state CNA license for Oregon and BLS, a high school diploma or GED, and a willingness to work varied shifts. Prior CNA experience is preferred but not required, and the hospital supports ongoing education and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Oregon CNA license and BLS certification are required.
• 1 year of CNA experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
• Recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality
• Convey empathy and compassion to both patients and coworkers.
• Report to primary nurse or shift charge nurse any changes in patient condition.
• Relate to others in a manner that creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation.
• Communicate effectively and therapeutically with patients and their friends, family, and caregivers.
• Able to provide a CNA level scope of care based on Oregon State Board of Nursing, age specific, cultural, physical and psychosocial well-being.
• The employee supports the hospital mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures.
• Participates in required education for DNV programs as applicable to position (reference program education curriculum).
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Compassionate care

Teamwork

Effective communication

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Oregon CNA License

BLS Certification

Job description

Good Shepherd Health Care System in Hermiston, Oregon invites qualified CNAs to join our patient-centered care team. The role provides direct patient assistance, monitoring, and reporting changes to nurses, with emphasis on dignity, safety, and comfort.

Requirements include a state CNA license for Oregon and BLS, a high school diploma or GED, and a willingness to work varied shifts. Prior CNA experience is preferred but not required, and the hospital supports ongoing education and teamwork.