Nurse Assistant NAR

Avalon Health Care•Aberdeen, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Grays Harbor Health and Rehabilitation Center in Aberdeen is looking for qualified candidates who have an active NAR, completed CNA courses and clinicals to join our team as a Nursing Assistant. Work as a Nursing Assistant while you wait for your CNA license to become active. The Non-Certified Nurse Assistants will perform direct resident care duties under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel and will assist with promoting a compassionate physical and psychosocial environment for the residents. Avalon offers competitive pay with career growth opportunities including tuition reimbursement and career advancement courses. The valuable work we do makes a difference in the lives of our patients and their families.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Must have an active Nurse Assistant Registration (NAR), completed CNA Courses and completed clinicals.
Must obtain the Certified Nurse Assistant certification within 120 days of hire. Once certified, the title will change to Certified Nurse Assistant and employee must maintain a current certification in the state throughout employment.
Must have ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions at a level necessary to accomplish the job.
Must be able to relate positively and favorably to residents and families and to work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors.
Must be willing to assist others, including co-workers.
Must maintain regular attendance.
Must pass criminal background investigation, reference inquiry, and vaccine mandate attestation requirements of either having been vaccinated or present documentation needed for a medical or religious exemption.

Nice To Haves

Recent clinical experience or education is preferred.

Responsibilities

Take and record temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure.
Ambulate residents.
Apply proper lifting and transferring techniques.
Provide proper positioning and use of postural supports.
Maintain residents’ positioning, as needed.
Weigh residents on schedule and record weights accurately.
Provide restorative and rehabilitative nursing.
Directly respond, within the scope of practice, to needs and concerns of residents and family members.
Work with the care giving team to identify and resolve resident and family issues.
Promptly respond to call lights and other resident needs.
Treat residents with compassion and dignity.
Establish effective communication/interaction with residents and families.
Ensure residents are given correct diet.
Use proper feeding techniques while respecting personal dignity and meeting the residents’ needs for socialization.