Certified Nursing Assistant

divh2Certified Nursing Assistant/h2pCedar Sinai Park, Portland, OR/ppAt Cedar Sinai Park, we prioritize person-first care, honoring individuality, dignity, and connection through care that feels like family. Our mission has never wavered: to provide comfort, independence, and dignity rooted in Jewish values of love, honor, and respect. Were committed to supporting each persons journey, from in-home support to assisted living, adult day services, and skilled nursing./ppProvides direct basic nursing care to residents under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse according to Robison Jewish Health Center policies and procedures, including services listed in the Oregon Administrative Rules, and to ensure the Robison Jewish Health Centers goal of providing care to our residents in an atmosphere of comfort, independence and dignity./ppEssential Functions/pulliProvides resident care as assigned, including but not limited to the following: grooming and cleanliness, exercise, adequate fluid and nutrition intake, monitoring adequate sleep and rest, hygiene and continence, and optimal freedom from pain./liliAssists in maintenance or restoration of maximum ability for residents to dress, bathe, and groom oneself; control own bowel and bladder; feed oneself; ambulate and transfer oneself; appropriately interact with others; orient oneself to time, place and person; productively and/or enjoyably occupy ones time./liliPerforms daily assignment in keeping public areas and utility rooms clean. Keeps resident rooms, closets, and drawers orderly./li/ulpRequired Skills/Abilities/ppConsistent execution of quality customer service. Maintains and demonstrates ethical conduct. Able to effectively communicate with geriatric and/or confused residents and a variety of other people such as family members, visitors, vendors, Private Duty Residents, and staff. Positive and constructive attitude. Ability to do repetitive detail work. Ability to notice change in a residents physical and/or psycho-social condition and report to the Nurse Supervisor. Ability to be flexible and adapt to change, and take direction from the Nurse Supervisor. Must demonstrate knowledge of body mechanics and the ability to safely transfer residents. Must demonstrate safe feeding techniques. Demonstrated computer proficiency. Experience with EMR preferred./ppWorking Environment/ppThis position is required to regularly work on campus. Works in a well-lit and well-ventilated facility. May be exposed to confused, belligerent or physically aggressive residents, may be exposed to contagious diseases and mental stress. Subject to frequent interruptions. Manual dexterity, good vision and hearing is required./ppPhysical Demands/ppThis position requires regular physical activity throughout the shift, including occasional heavy, moderate, and light lifting (up to 50 lbs). Employees must carry light loads short distances, reach above shoulder level, and push wheelchairs weighing up to 280 lbs multiple times per day. The role involves frequent walking and repeated movements such as twisting, bending, squatting, and turning for most of the shift./ppRequired Education, Experience, Licenses, and Certifications/pulliHigh school diploma or equivalent preferred./lili1 3 years current nursing assistant experience preferred. Nursing assistant experience in an acute setting may substitute for long-term nursing experience./liliCertification as a Nurse Assistant in the state of Oregon required, having successfully completed an Oregon State Board of Nursing approved training program, and must be in good standing with the Oregon State Board of Nursing./liliCurrent CPR or BLS certification required./liliValid Oregon Food Handler Card required./li/ulpHere are some reasons you will want to work at Cedar Sinai Park!/pulliWe are a community-based, residential senior living, skilled nursing and long-term care organization with a dedicated workforce/liliBeautiful 27-acre campus with free parking for employees/liliWe have a great culture of love-honor-respect, teamwork, and wonderful residents!/liliEvery employee on campus receives a free meal on each shift worked!/liliGreat benefits! Health (low/high deductibles), dental, life, LTD, Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(k) Retirement/liliBenefits are effective on the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment/liliAt no cost to employee: Long-term disability, life, Employee Assistance Program/lili10 days of paid vacation accrued during the first year, then 15 days after 2 years/lili3 floating holidays/liliEmployee Referral Bonus ($1000)/li/ulpIf youre passionate about providing exceptional care and service to seniors, submit your application today! We look forward to welcoming you to our team at Cedar Sinai Park./p/div