Certified Nursing Assistant - Avamere Puget Sound

Job Description

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA/NAC)

Setting: Skilled nursing/short-term rehab only

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day & Evening available

Wage: Starting at $20/hour and increase depending on experience

Location: Avamere Transitional Care of Puget Sound - 630 S Pearl St, Tacoma WA 98465

People come to our 5-Star rated, air-conditioned facility for first-class healing amongst beautiful surroundings – both in and outside the building. Their services include: skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, and respite care.

This 60-bed, all private rooms, skilled nursing community features a gym surrounded by glass for an open feel. Our staff enjoy the small staff:patient ratios, which allows them to focus and provide the upmost compassionate care. Work with seniors in a resort-like setting at Avamere Transitional Care of Puget Sound.

Employee Perks:

Tuition assistance

Mentorship opportunities

Employee assistance program featuring free counseling services, financial coaching, legal services and more

Generous employee referral program

Paid time off/sick leave (rolls over annually)

401K retirement plan with employer contributions

Comprehensive benefits package with medical coverage, voluntary dental, vision, and life insurance, short-term disability, and AD&D coverage

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

Effectively communicate necessary resident information to charge nurses, director of nursing, and/or administrator

Qualifications:

Have a 10th grade education or above

Be a licensed certified nursing assistant in this state

Avamere Skilled Advisors, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify