Certified Nursing Assistant

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Fairlawn Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia is looking for a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our team of dedicated healthcare professionals to be a FORCE for Good in Gresham, Oregon!

Shifts Available:

Day Shift 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Evening Shift 2:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

NOC Shift 10:00 p.m. - 6:30 a.m.

Full Time

Evening and Weekend differential added to base pay.

Wage: Starting at $20-22/hour

Under supervision, a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides basic nursing assistance and assists residents with daily living activities.

Essential Functions

• Answers nurse call system to determine resident needs.
• Assists residents with dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, bathing, hair, and incontinence care.
• Obtains food trays and assists residents with eating.
• Assists residents with range of motion exercises, and movement to/from wheelchair or activity areas.
• Assists resident with turning and positioning in bed.
• Assists resident with ambulation as indicated in the facility.
• Takes and records temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates, and food and fluid intake and output, as directed.
• Documents ADLs, resident personal cares, and device use on flow sheets or task sheets as directed.
• Attends interdisciplinary meetings as needed to provide input into selected resident's plans of care.
• Documents restorative services provided following facility policies and procedures.
• Assists facility staff to provide person-centered cares based on indicated preferences.
• Ensures punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.

Other Functions

• Performs other tasks as assigned.
• Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Company's policies and procedures, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
• Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and facility staff.
• Ability to demonstrate compassion and patience.
• Ability to maintain resident confidentiality.

Requirements

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Licenses/Certification

• Valid certification as a CNA in the state of employment.
• Valid CPR certificate preferred.

Experience

• Six months experience in a long term-care environment preferred.
• Must be 18 years or older

Note: All employees of Cascadia Healthcare are required to submit and be cleared to work in the facility per each state's specific background check requirements prior to contact with patients/residents.