Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Part Time Night Shift

The Goodman Group, LLC•Portland, OR

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) supports the Nursing Department and assists residents with activities of daily living in accordance with department policies and procedures. The role provides physical assistance, observes and documents residents’ conditions, reports changes to nurses, responds to resident calls, promotes safety and infection control, completes required documentation, and provides companionship and support. The position is part time on the night shift and has no direct reports or supervisory responsibilities. Employees are expected to provide courteous, responsive, and quality service according to the Platinum Service® principles, keeping residents at the center of their work. All employees must follow applicable policies and procedures, and may be assigned other job-related duties.

Requirements

Meet all applicable state and federal requirements for the position.
Be able to make independent decisions and follow instructions.
Deal tactfully with personnel, prospects, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and personnel, and the public.
Be capable of working with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people within the facility.
Communicate effectively with supervisors, team members, prospects, residents, and families.
Be able to lift 50 pounds; moving, lifting, or transferring residents may involve lifting up to 75 pounds.
Be able to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry patients.
Be able to use abdominal and lower back muscles over time without fatigue.
Be able to stand for extended periods and bend, stoop, stretch, twist, sit, and reach; fine motor skills are required.

Nice To Haves

Six months or more of experience in a home care, assisted living, or long-term care facility is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with activities of daily living, including lifting, transfers, bed mobility, bathing, dressing, toileting, standing, walking, exercise, meals, and taking vital signs.
Observe and document each resident’s health, behavior, and physical and emotional condition, and promptly report changes to the nurse.
Respond promptly and courteously to resident call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine residents’ needs.
Promote resident and personal safety by maintaining a clean and safe environment, observing infection control practices, following facility guidelines, and reporting unsafe situations to the nurse.
Communicate with nurses about resident conditions, changes, and concerns.
Complete required documentation in a timely manner.
Provide companionship, comfort, and support to residents.
Meet federal and state in-service requirements.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.