CNA-Unit Aide

About the role

Provides direct patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse within the CNA scope of practice. Performs clerical duties within the department or patient care team as assigned.

Department description

The Progressive Care Unit provides direct care or influences care for acutely ill patients who are moderately stable with an elevated risk for instability. The PCU provides care through advanced knowledge and experience in a setting that provides advanced monitoring, assessments, and interventions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Current unencumbered Oregon CNA certification required
• Healthcare provider level BLS required upon hire

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Time Management: Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure.
• Social Perceptiveness: Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.
• Communication: Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues.

Physical demands

• Climb – ladder: 60 or more lbs (11–33% of the time)
• Carry (2-handed): 20–40 lbs (11–33% of the time)
• Squat (static, hold >30 sec): 11–33% of the time
• Kneel (on knees): 11–33% of the time
• Pull (0–20 lbs force): 11–33% of the time
• Sit: Continually (67–100% of the time)
• Climb – stairs: 40–60 lbs (11–33% of the time)
• Lift (knee to chest, 24"–54"): 20–40 lbs (11–33% of the time)
• Rotate trunk (sitting): Continually (67–100% of the time)
• Rotate trunk (standing): Continually (67–100% of the time)
• Pull (40–60 lbs force): 11–33% of the time
• Walk – level surface: Continually (67–100% of the time)
• Lift (floor to waist, 0"–36"): 0–20 lbs (11–33% of the time)
• Lift (overhead, 54" and above): 0–20 lbs (Rarely, 1–10% of the time)
• Reach – upward: 11–33% of the time
• Manual dexterity (hands/wrists): Continually (67–100% of the time)
• Finger dexterity/pinch: Continually (67–100% of the time)
• Lift (waist to eye, up to 54"): 0–20 lbs (11–33% of the time)
• Carry (1-handed): 0–20 lbs (11–33% of the time)
• Carry (2-handed): 0–20 lbs (11–33% of the time)
• Stand: Continually (67–100% of the time)
• Bend forward at waist: Continually (67–100% of the time)
• Reach – forward: Continually (67–100% of the time)
• Grasp (hand/fist): Continually (67–100% of the time)
• Push (0–20 lbs force): Continually (67–100% of the time)
• Push (20–40 lbs force): Continually (67–100% of the time)
• Push (40–60 lbs force): Continually (67–100% of the time)
• Push (60 or more lbs force): Continually (67–100% of the time)