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.

• The Emergency Department provides care for patients with a wide variety of needs from non‑critical to emergent medical conditions including emergent and urgent mental health care. All patients are welcome whether walking in or arriving by emergency transport. All Emergency Department staff are certified to care for critical cardiac and trauma patients including children.

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

• 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.

• 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

  CARRY2-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 Fingers

  LIFT(Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs

  LIFT(Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs

  CARRY1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

  CARRY2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

  STAND

  BEND FORWARDat waist

  REACH
  -Forward

  GRASPHand/Fist

  PUSH(0-20 pounds force)

  PUSH(20-40 pounds force)

  PUSH(40-60 pounds force)

  PUSH(60 or more pounds force)