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Job description
CNA Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit
Location: Salem Hospital, 890 Oak Street SE, Salem, Oregon 97301 Department: Inpatient Rehabilitation Position Type: Full Time, 36 hours/week, Non-Exempt Schedule: 7:00 pm - 7:30 am, three 12-hour shifts, variable scheduled days
Your role with us
As a CNA in our inpatient rehabilitation unit at Salem Health, you'll play a vital role in helping patients regain independence and strength during their recovery journey. You'll work alongside a collaborative care team to support patients recovering from illness, injury, or surgery in a structured, goal-oriented environment focused on progress and outcomes.
In this role, you'll provide hands-on, compassionate care while encouraging patients to participate in their daily activities and rehabilitation goals. Your ability to build trust, observe changes, and communicate effectively will directly impact patient progress and overall experience. If you're someone who thrives in a team setting and finds purpose in helping patients achieve meaningful milestones, this is a great opportunity to make a difference.
What you'll do
Provide direct patient care, including assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, mobility, and positioning.
Support rehabilitation goals by encouraging patient participation, independence, and a balance of activity and rest.
Monitor, observe, and promptly report changes in patient condition, behavior, or vital signs to the nursing team.
Reinforce patient education during daily care activities, helping patients safely perform movements and tasks.
Document patient care clearly and accurately using appropriate medical terminology and electronic systems.
Communicate effectively with the care team, including participating in patient handoffs.
Maintain a safe, clean environment by following infection control protocols, proper lifting techniques, and equipment safety standards.
Assist with unit operations such as stocking supplies, transporting specimens, and maintaining organized workspaces.
Required qualifications
Licensed in the State of Oregon to practice as a CNA.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS).
Total rewards package
Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations, and professional growth.
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
Worksite address
salem, OR, 97308, US
Who can apply
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