Free Nursing Assistant Class - Avamere at Ridgemont

Interested in becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant? Let us help!

We are offering a FREE class to become a Nursing Assistant

Upcoming Programs Start: May 11th, 2026

Zoom Classroom Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-2:30pm

Clinical Hours at Facility: Monday-Thursday 5:45am-2:30pm

Location: Avamere at Ridgemont - 2051 Pottery Ave.

Port Orchard, WA 98366 - (360) 876-4461

Apply at Teamavamere.com


* Facility pays testing fees for successful graduates


* All applicants must pass a background check


* Guaranteed employment upon successful completion of the course!

This is a great start to become a Nursing Assistant in the State of Washington and is also a wonderful step to becoming a licensed nurse.

Avamere offers tuition reimbursement for Nursing School after one year of full-time employment.

You Will Learn To:


* 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

Requirements:


* Must be at least 18 years of age.


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


* 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.


* Must speak, read, and write English fluently

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 Insuran...