Company Overview
At Legacy Health, our mission is clear: to promote good health for our people, our patients, our communities, and our world. As a locally based nonprofit organization, we deliver comprehensive primary, secondary, and tertiary care services throughout the Portland-Vancouver metro area and the mid-Willamette Valley.
We’re committed to helping people not only get healthy but stay healthy. That means empowering medical professionals to raise the standard of care, focusing on the details that support healing, and equipping our team members with the tools and support they need to meet the needs of those we serve—each and every day.
Responsibilities
Patient Care
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Provides direct patient care under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse, tailored to the individual’s condition, age, and developmental needs.
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Participates in and carries out the interdisciplinary care plan as assigned.
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Organizes and adjusts care plans to respect each patient’s unique needs, preferences, and daily routines.
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Demonstrates understanding of care priorities and supports their implementation.
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Encourages independence and promotes self-care whenever appropriate.
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Identifies both typical and atypical mental functioning and applies effective strategies to support patients with cognitive impairments.
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Maintains a safe and comfortable patient environment by minimizing hazards, using restraints appropriately, and adhering strictly to infection control protocols.
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Observes and accurately reports abnormal symptoms and signs of common health conditions in a timely manner.
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Supports patients’ nutritional and hydration needs by providing basic meals and fluids.
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Responds quickly and appropriately to medical emergencies in accordance with established emergency procedures.
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Completes all documentation accurately and in compliance with established guidelines.
Clinical Competency
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Demonstrates an understanding of state laws and regulations and consistently operates within the legal scope of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) practice.
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Maintains clinical competency through:
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Holding a current, valid CNA certification
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Performing tasks within the authorized scope of practice
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Maintaining proficiency in technical skills
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Executing procedures only after receiving appropriate education and/or documented clinical experience
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Qualifications
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Licensure: Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification required
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Certification: American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers required
Legacy’s Values in Action
All team members are expected to uphold Legacy Health’s core values, promoting a culture of compassion, excellence, integrity, and respect.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Legacy Health is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming veterans, individuals with disabilities, and candidates from all backgrounds.
Compensation
Hourly Pay Range: $20.39 – $27.61 (USD)