CNA - Inpatient Physical Rehab

Job Description

Peace Health is seeking a CNA – Rehab Prospective Payment System for a full-time, 0.90 FTE night position. Salary range: $22.65 – $33.97. Hiring rate depends on education, training, experience, collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

Assists professional nursing personnel in providing quality, compassionate patient care. Performs tasks involving direct and indirect patient care under the direction of a registered nurse.

• Assist in providing direct patient care as delegated by the Registered Nurse within the scope of the CNA licensure.
• Perform basic technical skills such as CPR, taking and recording vital signs, measuring fluid intake/output, applying dressings, recognizing and reporting signs of common diseases, and administering treatments as directed by a physician or nurse.
• Assist patients with personal care including bathing, mouth and skin care, grooming and dressing, toileting assistance, eating and hydration.
• Help patients walk, exercise, and move in and out of bed.
• Maintain unit supplies by stocking patient rooms and supply areas.
• Document relevant patient care data.
• Provide clerical support to the unit, including order entry, chart processing, answering telephones, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Minimum of 1 year preferred; preferred experience in an acute care facility.
• Demonstrated knowledge of age-specific principles of growth, development, and life stages to meet each patient's needs.

• Certified Nurse Assistant – Washington.
• Basic Life Support upon hire.

• Courteous, caring, and understanding attitude toward patients, families, coworkers, visitors, volunteers, peers, and physicians.
• Well organized, flexible, and able to function independently.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Basic computer, clerical, phone etiquette, and customer service skills.

• Patient handling not greater than 35 lbs without assistive equipment (NIOSH).
• Fine motor skills to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
• Push/Pull up to 45 lbs. force (e.g., medical carts).
• Perform hands‑on CPR at least 20 minutes using 100‑125 lbs. of force; frequency should be seldom or occasionally.
• Ability to move around area with frequent sitting.
• Bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, kneeling frequently.
• Lifting non‑patient items up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently.

• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids, and airborne particles.
• Must complete tasks in a noisy environment.

• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

Peace Health offers a comprehensive total rewards package including full medical/dental/vision coverage; a 403(b) retirement plan with employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer‑paid life and disability insurance; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits; and an expanded Employee Assistance Program and mental health program.

EEO / affirmative action employer; veterans; disabled in accordance with applicable laws.