Education and Experience-

Education:

• High school graduate or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Currently unencumbered certified in the State of Oregon to practice as a CNA required.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) required at time of hire.

Experience:

• One (1) year CNA experience preferred.

Duties and Responsibilities-

Essential Duties:

• Ability to communicate needs verbalized by patient to supervising nurse.
• Ability to observe, report and document patient status and the care or service furnished.
• Able to accurately read and record temperature, pulse and respirations.
• Ability to follow basic infection control procedures.
• Able to understand and follow basic elements of good body mechanics.
• Able to understand basic elements of body functioning and changes in body function that must be reported to supervising RN.
• Regularly maintain a clean, safe, and healthy environment.
• Able to recognize emergencies and have knowledge of emergency procedures.
• Able to perform safe techniques in personal hygiene and grooming that include; bathing, shampoo, skin care, oral hygiene, and elimination.
• Demonstrates safe transfers and ambulating skills.
• Monitor patient’s nutrition and fluid intake.
• Completes all required online and in-person yearly education.
• Completes required education outlined by the Oregon Board of Education.
• Other duties as assigned.

Other Skills:

• Strong problem solving, decision making and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficient in use of computer including MS Office applications.
• Ability to manage complex situations and diverse personnel.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.

Knowledge:

• Must demonstrate strong customer service, organizational, technical, and communication skills. 
• Must have basic computer knowledge, keyboarding skills, and office equipment. 
• Knowledge of medical terminology. 
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and concerns easily while working in a busy, multidisciplinary setting. 
• Ability to work both within a team setting and independently, utilizing time effectively with a minimum of supervision. 
 

Body Positioning:

• Requires walking and running.
• Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls.
• Requires bending or twisting.
• Requires standing.

Job Hazards:

• Includes exposure to disease or infections.
• Physical strain or injury.

Coquille Valley Hospital provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Coquille Valley Hospital complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Coquille Valley Hospital expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Coquille Valley Hospital’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.