Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Weekend Day Shift

The Goodman Group and Affiliates•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 position provides physical assistance, observes and documents residents’ health and well-being, communicates changes and concerns to nurses, and offers companionship, comfort, and support. The role is at West Hills Health & Rehabilitation, a 113-bed skilled nursing community providing skilled nursing rehabilitation, long-term care, and respite care. Team members are expected to deliver responsive, timely, courteous, and caring service centered on residents and their families, and to follow facility policies and procedures.

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.
Communicate effectively with supervisors, team members, prospects, residents, and families.
Ability to lift 50 pounds; moving, lifting, or transferring residents may involve lifting up to 75 pounds.
Ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry patients; use abdominal and lower-back muscles over time without fatigue; and stand for extended periods.
Ability to bend, stoop, stretch, twist, sit, and reach; prolonged standing is required.
Fine motor skills, visual acuity, hearing alertness, ability to concentrate on moderate details with frequent interruptions, and ability to execute tasks independently.
Must be able to perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assist residents with daily living activities, including lifting, transfers, bed mobility, bathing, dressing, toileting, standing, walking, exercising, meals, and taking vital signs.
Observe and document residents’ health, behavior, and physical and emotional condition; promptly report changes to the nurse.
Respond promptly and courteously to resident call signals, lights, bells, and 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 resident conditions, changes, and concerns to nurses.
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.
Follow facility policies and procedures and provide courteous, responsive, quality service in accordance with the Platinum Service® program.