Certified Nursing Assistant CNA - Avamere Puget Sound

Avamere • Tacoma, WA

86d • $24 - $33

About The Position

Avamere Transitional Care of Puget Sound is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA/NAC) to join our skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation team. Our facility is a 5-Star rated, air-conditioned environment that provides first-class healing in a beautiful setting. We offer skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, and respite care in a 60-bed community with all private rooms. Our staff enjoys small staff-to-patient ratios, allowing them to focus on providing compassionate care to our residents. This position involves working with seniors in a resort-like atmosphere, ensuring their personal care needs are met and fostering a warm and cheerful environment.

Requirements

• Have a 10th grade education or above.
• Be a licensed certified nursing assistant in this state.
• Must maintain and have an active CPR/BLS during employment.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Have a passion for caregiving and enhancing the quality of life for our residents.

Responsibilities

• Check each resident routinely to ensure that his/her personal care needs are being met in accordance with his/her wishes.
• Review resident 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 residents 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 foster a calm and cheerful environment.
• Ensure residents' rooms are ready for receiving and help residents feel comfortable.
• Participate in facility surveys by authorized government agencies.
• Effectively communicate necessary resident information to charge nurses, director of nursing, and/or administrator.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with low individual and family deductible.
• 401 (k) Plan with matching program after 90 days of employment.
• Accrue up to 4 weeks Paid Time Off (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 (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).
• Opportunities for growth and development within the company.
• Voluntary Benefits including life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, legal services, pet insurance, and discount programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: High school or GED