Nursing Assistant (NA)

Nursing Assistant /NA:

Type: Full-Time

Location: Avamere Crestview of Portland



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*Must have completed and passed the Nursing Assistant class and be ready to take the State test for Certification

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Apply at Teamavamere.com

At Avamere, we believe in taking care of our employees.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:


* Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.

Low individual and family deductible.


* 401 (k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program.


* Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave.


* EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.


* Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement.


* Generous employee referral bonus program.


* Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA: Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).


* Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company.


* Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.

Responsibilities:


* Check each resident routinely to ensure that his/her personal care needs are being met in accordance with his/her wishes.


* Review care plans daily to determine if changes in the resident's daily care routine have been made on the care plan.


* Inform the Nurse Supervisor of any changes in the resident's condition so that appropriate information can be entered on the resident's care plan.


* Assist resident's with daily needs, including preparation for activity and social programs, and transporting residents to/from appointments.


* Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and a calm and cheerful environment.


* Ensure that resident's rooms are ready for receiving and make residents comfortable.


* Participate in facility surveys by authorized government agencies.

Qualifications:


* Must possess a minimum of a 10th grade education.


* Must have completed Nursing Assistant class and be in the process of obtaining Certification.


* Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.


* Effectively communicate necessary resident information to Charge Nurses, Director of Nursing and/or Administrator.


* Able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language fluently


* Must have an active CPR/BLS certification


* Team player

This position is subject to a collective bargaining agreement with the SEIU 503

Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify