Certified Nursing Assistant - Psychiatric Services

Location Site: Salem Hospital, 890 Oak St. SE, Salem, OR 97301
Department: Psychiatric Patient Services
Position Type: Part Time, 24 hours/week
Schedule: Self schedule, schedules will vary

Your role with us:

As a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Psychiatric Patient Services at Salem Health, the role focuses on providing direct, compassionate patient care while adhering to established policies and competencies. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, monitoring and reporting patient condition changes, maintaining accurate documentation, and ensuring a safe environment. The CNA is also expected to be flexible with assignments and support new staff orientation, always prioritizing patient safety and well-being.

What you'll do:

• Performs CNA I authorized patient care skills accurately and safely, following competency checklists and policies.

• Observes and reports any changes in patient condition promptly to the Primary Nurse.

• Provides personal care tailored to patients' developmental levels and encourages self-care while maintaining compassionate communication.

• Ensures patient identification before treatments/tests and reinforces patient teaching related to daily living activities.

• Documents patient information clearly and accurately using proper medical terminology and electronic systems.

• Maintains a safe environment by following infection control, equipment protocols, and proper lifting/transfer techniques.

• Demonstrates flexibility in scheduling and assignments to support patient care needs and unit productivity.

Required qualifications

• Active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Licensure required.
• Active Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.

Additional information

• Recent experience in an acute care setting preferred.

Total rewards package

• Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations and professional growth. Click here for details.

Why Salem Health?

Salem Health is a Top Workplace in Oregon, known for fostering a supportive culture where your contributions truly matter. As an award-winning, independent health care system, we serve our region through Salem Hospital, multiple community clinics and West Valley Hospital, ensuring broad access to high-quality care.

We believe in empowering our teams. Through Lean principles, staff help drive innovation and solve real problems. We also invest in your growth with professional development, tuition assistance, and clear career pathways. At Salem Health, you'll find more than a job, you'll find purpose, connection and room to thrive.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.recruiter@salemhealth.org.