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Cedar Sinai Park is hiring full-time CNAs - Certified Nursing Assistants to join our team of dedicated staff!
We offer a competitive wage and benefits for full-time employees. Cedar Sinai Park is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Position Summary
Provides direct basic nursing care to residents under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse according to policies and procedures, including services listed in the Oregon Administrative Rules and Oregon State Board of Nursing, and to ensure care to our residents is provided in an atmosphere of comfort, independence and dignity.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Knows and practices Nursing Department philosophy, standards, policies and procedures, ensuring the safety of residents, staff and building.
Takes vital signs as assigned, monitors food and intake and output as assigned, and reports to the Nurse Supervisor results.
Assists in maintenance or restoration of maximum ability for residents to dress, bathe, and groom oneself; control own bowel and bladder; feed oneself; ambulate and transfer oneself; appropriately interact with others; orient oneself to time, place and person; productively and/or enjoyably occupy one’s time.
Keeps team members informed of changes in resident care needs, and assists team members in rendering care as needed.
Reports needed changes in resident's plan of care and personal care needs to the Nurse Supervisor.
Provides resident care as assigned while maintaining the highest practicable physical, mental and psycho-social well-being, independence, self-direction and self-care of each resident.
Assists residents with personal hygiene including grooming and cleanliness of body, skin, nails, hair, eyes, ears, face, including removal or shaving of hair in accordance with the resident's wishes, and prompt assistance with toileting needs and care for incontinence.
Ensures good body alignment and adequate exercise or range of motion, including when practical, ambulation.
Ensures adequate fluid (offered 3x daily in addition to meals) and nutritional intake, including assistance or supervision with eating and drinking.
Monitors resident’s weight, adequate sleep and rest, oral hygiene, bowel and bladder evacuation and continence, optimal freedom from pain.
Promptly reports all incidents, accidents and unusual occurrences to the Nurse Supervisor.
Assists the Nursing Supervisor with the admission of new residents by marking clothing, listing personal belongings, including a description of jewelry, dentures, glasses, hearing-aides, or other personal adaptive equipment.
Passes and assists residents with the taking of nourishments and/or supplements. Reports and documents amount consumed and/or refusal to the Nurse Supervisor.
Maintains confidentiality in reference to resident's personal lives, as well as documentation and medical condition.
Documents required data and care given on each resident's personal care record daily.
Adheres to proper infection control techniques, including the understanding and use of Universal precautions.
Places soiled linens directly into plastic bags, empties when full, and transports in accordance with policies and procedures.
Keeps resident rooms, closets and drawers orderly.
Will be assigned to any unit at the discretion of the Nurse Supervisor as deemed to be in the best interest of the residents and ensuring the best possible provision of service.
Job Requirements
Minimum Qualifications Required to Apply:
Education:
High school graduate or equivalent required.
Experience:
Computer proficiency / keyboarding required.
Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) preferred.
Required certifications:
Valid CPR & First-Aid Certification
Certified Nursing Assistant (Option #1):
CNA Certification and in good standing with the Oregon State Board of Nursing.
OR
Nursing Assistant (Option #2):
Certification as a Nurse Assistant in the State of Oregon, having successfully completed an Oregon State Board of Nursing approved training program and still within the initial 120 days of floor orientation/training, and must be in good standing with the Oregon State Board of Nursing.
Working Environment & Physical Demands
Works in a well-lit and well-ventilated facility. May be exposed to confused, belligerent or physically aggressive residents, may be exposed to contagious diseases and mental stress. Manual dexterity, good vision, hearing required. Subject to frequent interruptions. Position requires standing and walking most of the day. Repeated bending, reaching and lifting is required. Must be able to lift and carry minimum weights below. Manual dexterity, good vision and hearing is required.
Heavy Lifting, 40-50 # (0-5 x day; 2-person assists available, Hoyer lifts readily available)
Moderate lifting and carrying 15-25 # (repetitive)
Light Lifting and carrying 0-15 # (repetitive)
Reaching Above Shoulder 0-20 # (0-5 x day)
Pushing Wheelchairs (residents weighing 100-280 #) 2-350 ft. (0-10x day)
Standing and walking (constantly)
Twisting, Bending/Squatting, Turning (occasionally)
Manual dexterity, good vision and hearing required to perform normal tasks.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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