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CNA-Unit Aide

Samaritan Health Services

  • Newport, OR
  • 23 days ago

    Highlights

    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. Communication: Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationNewport, OR

    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 Medical Surgical unit specializes in the care of acutely ill adults and of those who require surgery both emergent and elective. Medical Surgical patients are given the highest standards of professional care by registered nurses and nurse assistants. Specialty certification in Medical Surgical Nursing is strongly encouraged and supported.
    • 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)

        Occasionally
        (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

        CARRY2-handed, 20 - 40 pounds

        SQUATStatic (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

        SQUATRepetitive

        ROTATE TRUNKSitting

        ROTATE TRUNKStanding

        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 DEXTERITYHands/wrists

        FINGER DEXTERITY

        PINCHFingers

        LIFT(Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs

        LIFT(Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs

        CARRY1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

        CARRY2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

        STAND

        BEND FORWARDat waist

        REACH -Forward

        GRASPHand/Fist

        PUSH(0-20 pounds force)

        PUSH(20-40 pounds force)

        PUSH(40-60 pounds force)

        PUSH(60 or more pounds force)