Nursing Assistant
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open certified nursing assistant jobs in Oregon post a median of $25.50 an hour, the middle half $24.03–$27.07, across 107 jobs that state their pay. Certified nursing assistants employed in Oregon earn a median of $23.96 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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What Oregon requires of a certified nursing assistant
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certified by the Oregon State Board of Nursing.
- Training: at least 105 hours, 40 of them supervised clinical practice.
- Exam: Board-approved competency examination taken after an approved program.
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- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 48.4% · Stating an hourly rate 47.4%
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About the job
Applicants must have successfully completed an approved Nursing Assistant (NA) training course to be eligible to apply for a Nursing Assistant position. Proof of course completion must be provided during the application or hiring process
Essential Functions
- Assists CNAs in their day-to-day functions.
- Answers nurse call system to determine resident needs.
- Assists residents with grooming, oral hygiene, bathing, hair, and incontinence care.
- Obtains food trays and assists residents with feeding.
- Assists residents with range of motion exercises, and movement to wheelchair or activity areas.
- Assists residents with turning and positioning in bed.
- Documents services provided
- Assists residents with ambulation for short distance in facility.
- Punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.
Requirements
Qualifications & Education
- High school diploma or GED required.
Licenses/Certification
NOTE: A Nursing Assistant enrolled in a nursing program may be compensated differently based upon the clinical education received.
Experience
- Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.
- Complete 16 hours of classroom education then complete skills checks for clinical areas for which job expectations include.
From Cascadia Healthcare's job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Cascadia Healthcare
Cascadia Healthcare operates 47 (source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information) Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Arizona, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington. Its job board posts jobs for therapists, nurses and nursing assistants. Source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information
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