CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

We are seeking a compassionate and dependable Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide timely, quality care while promoting residents' dignity, safety, comfort, and overall quality of life. The CNA will work closely with nurses and other care team members to support daily resident needs. Maryville is a faith-based, nonprofit care facility in Beaverton, Oregon, dedicated to the healing mission of the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon-to Live Valiantly, Strive for Excellence, Honor unique gifts of each person, celebrate God and life. For over 60 years, Maryville has provided compassionate skilled nursing, memory care, and rehabilitation services-Service with Love. Maryville promotes dignity, well-being and holistic care. If caregiving is your special gift, there is a place for you at Maryville. Our servant-leadership model focuses on the growth and well-being of our staff. Join our team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve. Maryville offers excellent career growth opportunities, competitive wages, and generous benefits.

The CNA position provides direct, hands-on patient care and support daily living activities under the supervision of registered nursing (RNs) or licensed practical Nurses (LPNs).

Responsibilities:

• Assist residents with daily care and Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) including bathing and maintaining proper hygiene, including oral hygiene and hair care, dressing and undressing.
• Provide toileting assistance, bedpans, urinals, toilet transfers, and incontinence care according to care plans and maintaining skin integrity and bowel/bladder regularity.
• Assist with feeding, setup, monitoring meal/fluid intake, and implementing specific dietary or swallowing precautions.
• Serve meal trays, feed patients who need assistance, and record food and liquid intake.
• Safely lift, turn, reposition, and transfer residents using proper body mechanics and mechanical lift equipment (e.g., Hoyer lifts, gait belts).
• Answer call lights promptly and maintain and clean, hazard-free resident environment.
• Measure and record vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure) and weight as directed.
• Monitor residents for changes in physical or mental condition (e.g., skin breakdown, behavioral shifts, pain, respiratory distress) and report them immediately to the charge nurse.
• Perform basic supportive tasks such as ostomy care, non-sterile dressing assistance, or post-mortem care under nurse direction.
• Accurately chart ADL completion, food/fluid intake, and output (I&Os) in electronic health records (EHR) or paper flowsheets.
• Follow federal, state, and facility infection-control protocols, including proper hand hygiene and universal precautions.
• Protect resident privacy and maintain strict compliance with HIPAA regulations.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to communicate clearly, effectively and empathetically with patients, family members and staff at every level of the organization.
• Basic understanding of medical terminology and healthcare practices.
• Attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols.
• Ability to stay organized, prioritize tasks, and handle physically demanding activities.
• Ability to use a computer database and enter in accurate medical details accurately.
• Ability to work weekend shifts on a rotation basis.
• Successfully complete the state of Oregon DHS background check.
• Willing and able to follow spoken and written instructions and direction.

Education and Experience:

• High school education or GED equivalent.
• State-approved CNA training program certification.
• Maintain and possess current CPR training and certificate.
• Proficiency in patient care techniques, including taking vital signs and providing mobility support.
• Active listening, writing and reading comprehension skills in English.

Preferred Skills:

• CPR and BLS certifications.
• Have great collaboration and teamwork skills.
• High level of comfort working with elderly patients and individuals with special needs.

Physical Requirements:

• Works in temperature-controlled office areas, but frequently moves through the entire facility, including patient rooms, therapy areas, and common lobbies.
• Characterized by moderate noise levels with frequent interruptions from phone calls, medical staff, and arriving families.
• Required to stand or walk for prolonged periods, especially when conducting facility tours or performing building rounds.
• Ability to lift, push, pull or move at least 50 pounds independently on occasion.
• May occasionally assist with patient transfers or evacuations, which can involve moving up to 200 pounds with assistance or equipment.
• Potential exposure to infectious diseases, chemical cleaning solutions, and medical waste, requiring strict adherence to HIPAA and infection control protocols.
• Requires regular bending, stooping, reaching, and kneeling.

We look forward to speaking with you about this opportunity. SSMO Sponsored ministries encourage people from all backgrounds, communities, and industries to apply. We look forward to hearing from you!