CNA-Unit Aide

• 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

    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)

Location: Samaritan Health Services · AGH Med Surg
Schedule: .9 (72 hrs/pp), Day