CNA-Unit Aide

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

Samaritan Wound Care treats acute or chronic wounds caused by diabetes, surgery, injury, poor blood flow and / or other problems. The scope of practice is physician driven and centered around wound, ostomy and continence care while maintaining additional adjunctive therapies such as vein medicine and hyperbaric medicine.

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 Fingers

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)

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