Free Nursing Assistant Class - Avamere Newport

Avamere • Newport, OR

11d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a training class to become a Nursing Assistant in the State of Oregon. It is also a great opportunity to start your healthcare career. Upon successful completion of the class, Avamere offers full-time employment and pays testing and license fees for successful graduates. Avamere also offers tuition reimbursement for Nursing School or other Healthcare Professional courses after one year of full-time employment.

Requirements

• 100% in person attendance to all of the scheduled program including registration - no online option at this time
• Must pass a background check
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Basic Life Support Certification - offered during class for a fee.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Full-Time employment with successful completion of the class
• Facility pays testing and license fees for successful graduates
• Tuition reimbursement for Nursing School or other Healthcare Professional courses after one year of full-time employment.

What This Job Offers

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