Certified Nursing Assistant CNA - Avamere at Pacific Ridge

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA/NAC)

Setting: Skilled nursing

Status: Full-time

Shift: Evening (2:00pm - 10:00pm)

Wage: $23.50 to $31.86 /Hour DOE

Location: Avamere at Pacific Ridge - 3625 East B St.

Tacoma, WA 98404

Apply at Teamavamere.com

Here you will find Avamere at Pacific Ridge, a 102-bed skilled nursing community which specializes in serving seniors suffering from dementia, cognitive impairment, and psychiatric conditions.

The community offers quality memory care and behavioral health programs.

Avamere at Pacific Ridge team members strive for excellence in quality care, a comfortable environment, and bringing joy to their residents.

This is evident in their recognition as part of the American Health Care Association's Quality Initiative Recognition Program.

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.

Duties and Responsibilities:


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


* Review patient 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


* Ensure residents' rooms are ready for receiving and help residents feel comfortable


* Participate in facility surveys by authorized government agencies


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

Qualifications:


* Have a 10th grade education or above


* Must speak, read, and write English fluently


* Must have an active CPR/BLS certification


* Be a licensed certified nursing assistant in this state
Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify