Certified Nursing Assistant CNA - Avamere Sunnyside

Avamere • Salem, OR

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) position in a Skilled Nursing setting. This role involves evening shifts on Fridays and Saturdays, plus PRN shifts with various timings. The position is located at Avamere Transitional Care at Sunnyside in Salem, OR. Avamere offers a strong team environment with a group decision-making culture, supporting employees from recent graduates to experienced professionals. Being a CNA is described as hard, fast-paced, exciting, and rewarding, offering the chance to make a daily difference in residents' lives. The company emphasizes taking care of its employees.

Requirements

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

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
• 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
• 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

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED