CNA-Unit Aide

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

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.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

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

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/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

• Rarely (1 - 10% of the time)
• Occasionally (11 - 33% of the time)
• Frequently (34 - 66% of the time)
• Continually (67 – 100% of the time)
• CLIMB - LADDER LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 60 or more Lbs
• CARRY 2-handed, 20 - 40 pounds
• SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)
• KNEEL (on knees)
• PULL (0-20 pounds force)
• SIT
• CLIMB - STAIRS LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs
• LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs
• SQUAT Repetitive
• ROTATE TRUNK Sitting
• ROTATE TRUNK Standing
• PULL (40 - 60 pounds force)
• WALK - LEVEL SURFACE LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs
• LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs
• REACH - Upward
• MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists
• FINGER DEXTERITY PINCH
• LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs
• LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs
• CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
• CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
• STAND BEND FORWARD at waist
• REACH - Forward
• GRASP Hand/Fist
• PUSH (0-20 pounds force)
• PUSH (20-40 pounds force)
• PUSH (40-60 pounds force)
• PUSH (60 or more pounds force)