Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Description

Curry Village Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia is looking for a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our team of dedicated healthcare professionals to be a FORCE for Good in Brookings, Oregon!

Under supervision, a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides basic nursing assistance and assists residents with daily living activities.

Essential Functions

• •Answers nurse call system to determine resident needs.
• •Assists residents with dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, bathing, hair, and incontinence care.
• •Obtains food trays and assists residents with eating.
• •Assists residents with range of motion exercises, and movement to/from wheelchair or activity areas.
• •Assists resident with turning and positioning in bed.
• •Assists resident with ambulation as indicated in the facility.
• •Takes and records temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates, and food and fluid intake and output, as directed.
• •Documents ADLs, resident personal cares, and device use on flow sheets or task sheets as directed.
• •Attends interdisciplinary meetings as needed to provide input into selected resident’s plans of care.
• •Documents restorative services provided following facility policies and procedures.
• •Assists facility staff to provide person-centered cares based on indicated preferences.
• •Ensures punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.

Other Functions

• •Performs other tasks as assigned.
• •Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Company’s policies and procedures, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards.
• •Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
• •Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.
• •Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and facility staff.
• •Ability to demonstrate compassion and patience.
• •Ability to maintain resident confidentiality.

Requirements

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Licenses/Certification

• •Valid certification as a CNA in the state of employment.
• •Valid CPR certificate preferred.

Experience

Six months experience in a long term-care environment preferred.

Note: All employees of Cascadia Healthcare are required to submit and be cleared to work in the facility per each

state’s specific background check requirements prior to contact with patients/residents.