What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNA-Unit Aide position at Samaritan Health Services and Careers?
- 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
- Samaritan Wound Care treats acute or chronic wounds caused by diabetes, surgery, injury, poor blood flow and/or other problems. The scope of practice is physician driven and centered around wound, ostomy and continence care while maintaining additional adjunctive therapies such as vein medicine and hyperbaric medicine.
- 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 · PCH Wound Vein & Hyperbaric
Schedule: .75 (60 hrs/pp), Day
Salary : $22 - $32