CNA-Unit Aide

JOB SUMMARY
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PURPOSE P
rovides 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 S
amaritan 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
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EDUCATION
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QUALIFICATIONS H
igh school diploma or equivalent preferred. Current unencumbered Oregon
CNA
certification required. Healthcare provider level
BLS
required upon hire.
KNOWLEDGE
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SKILLS
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ABILITIES T
ime 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 R
arely (1 - 10% of the time) Occasionally (11 - 33% of the time) Frequently (34 - 66% of the time) Continually (67 – 100% of the time)
CLIMB
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LADDER LIFT
(Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 60 or more Lbs
CARRY
2-handed, 20 - 40 pounds
SQUAT S
tatic (hold >30 sec)
KNEEL
(on knees)
PULL
(0-20 pounds force)
SIT CLIMB
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STAIRS LIFT
(Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs
LIFT
(Knee to chest: 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs
SQUAT R
epetitive
ROTATE TRUNK S
itting
ROTATE TRUNK S
tanding
PULL
(40 - 60 pounds force)
WALK
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LEVEL SURFACE LIFT
(Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs
LIFT
(Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs
REACH
- Upward
MANUAL DEXTERITY H
ands/wrists
FINGER DEXTERITY PINCH F
ingers
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 H
and/Fist
PUSH
(0-20 pounds force)
PUSH
(20-40 pounds force)
PUSH
(40-60 pounds force)
PUSH
(60 or more pounds force)