Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Skilled Nursing

Cascadia EE LLC•Lake Oswego, OR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Kruse Way Post Acute is a healthcare provider specializing in rehabilitation and skilled nursing care, with a focus on personalized, patient-centered treatment and 24-hour skilled nursing care. Under supervision, the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides basic nursing assistance and helps residents with activities of daily living. Employees must complete and clear the facility’s applicable state background check requirements before having contact with patients or residents. This position is represented by SEIU Local 503 and is subject to the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid certification as a CNA in Oregon.
Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.
Ability to communicate effectively with residents, family members, and facility staff.
Ability to demonstrate compassion and patience.
Ability to maintain resident confidentiality.
Clearance under applicable state background check requirements before contact with patients or residents.

Nice To Haves

Valid CPR certificate.
Six months of experience in a long-term-care environment.
Point Click Care experience.

Responsibilities

Answer the nurse call system to determine resident needs.
Assist residents with dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, bathing, hair care, and incontinence care.
Obtain food trays and assist residents with eating.
Assist residents with range-of-motion exercises and movement to or from wheelchairs or activity areas.
Assist residents with turning and positioning in bed.
Assist residents with ambulation as indicated by the facility.
Take and record temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration rates, and food and fluid intake and output as directed.
Document activities of daily living, personal cares, and device use on flow sheets or task sheets as directed.
Attend interdisciplinary meetings as needed to provide input into selected residents’ plans of care.
Document restorative services in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
Help facility staff provide person-centered care based on residents’ indicated preferences.
Maintain punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.
Perform other tasks as assigned.
Conduct job responsibilities in accordance with company policies and procedures, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards.