CNA

Good Shepherd Health Care • Hermiston, OR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The CNA provides direct patient care by assisting with personal hygiene, dressing, feeding, and mobility. The role also involves monitoring vital signs, documenting care, and communicating changes in patient condition to nursing staff. CNAs work under nurse supervision and help ensure patients receive compassionate care in a safe and comfortable environment.

This position is in Med/Surg. It is per diem, with varied shifts. The work takes place primarily in an indoor healthcare environment and involves frequent exposure to infectious and contagious diseases, hazardous materials, and medical equipment. The setting can be fast-paced and unpredictable, with changing circumstances, emergencies, simultaneous demands, and varying noise levels.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• State of Oregon Certified Nursing Assistant License.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Ability to meet the position’s physical and sensory requirements, including continuous walking and standing, lifting up to 50 pounds independently, and frequent pushing, pulling, carrying, or repositioning of objects or patients weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to use appropriate lifting techniques, mechanical aids, or team assistance when occasionally lifting or transferring individuals weighing over 100 pounds.
• Ability to follow safety protocols and use personal protective equipment as required.

Nice To Haves

• One year of previous Certified Nursing Assistant experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform varied duties and transition between tasks efficiently and calmly.
• Recognize and respect patient confidentiality rights and responsibilities.
• Show empathy and compassion toward patients and coworkers.
• Report changes in patient condition to the primary nurse or shift charge nurse.
• Promote teamwork and cooperation in interactions with others.
• Communicate effectively and therapeutically with patients and their friends, family, and caregivers.
• Provide CNA-level care consistent with the Oregon State Board of Nursing and patients’ age-specific, cultural, physical, and psychosocial needs.
• Support the hospital’s mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures.
• Participate in required education for applicable DNV programs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED