CNA - Ray Hickey Hospice House

Job Description

Peace Health is seeking a CNA – Hospice House for a Part‑Time, 0.60 FTE, Day position. Salary range: $23.03 – $34.59. The hiring rate depends on education, training, work experience, collective bargaining terms, seniority, and other factors.

Hiring bonus may be available.

Assists professional nursing personnel in providing quality, compassionate patient care by performing tasks involving direct and indirect patient care, using skills and knowledge in basic nursing assistant procedures and techniques under direction and supervision 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: CPR, taking and recording vital signs, monitoring fluid intake/output, applying dressings, recognizing and reporting signs of common diseases or conditions, and administering treatments directed by a physician or nurse.
• Assist patient with personal care: 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 to meet patient care needs.
• Document relevant patient care data.
• May provide clerical support to the unit (order entry, chart processing, answering telephones, etc.).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Minimum of 1 year experience; preferred experience in an acute care facility.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age‑specific principles of growth and development to meet each patient’s needs.

• Required:
  
  Certified Nurse Assistant – Washington.
• Required:
  
  Basic Life Support upon hire.
• Required:
  
  Food Handler’s Permit – Washington.

• Demonstrates a courteous, caring, and understanding attitude towards patients, families, co‑workers, visitors, volunteers, peers, and physicians (Required).
• Organized, flexible, and able to function independently (Required).
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment (Required).
• Demonstrates creative problem‑solving skills (Required).
• Excellent communication, basic computer, clerical, phone etiquette, and customer service skills (Required).

• Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without assistive equipment.
• Fine motor skills required for handling medical equipment.
• Frequent push/pull up to 45 lbs. (e.g., medical carts).
• Perform hands‑on CPR at least 20 minutes using 100–125 lbs. of force; frequency seldom or occasionally.
• Ability to move around the area with frequent sitting.
• Bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, kneeling frequently.
• Lifting (non‑patient) up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 5 lbs. frequently.

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

• Vision and hearing 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 and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply in accordance with applicable law.

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement and may have more than one opening.