Nursing Assistant - Avamere Rogue Valley

Avamere • Medford, OR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant (NA) at Avamere Rogue Valley is responsible for ensuring residents' personal care needs are met according to their wishes. This role involves reviewing and updating care plans, communicating resident status changes to supervisors, and assisting residents with daily needs and appointments. The position also focuses on creating a positive and supportive environment for residents and ensuring their rooms are well-maintained. Participation in facility surveys is also a responsibility.

Requirements

• Must possess a minimum of a 10th grade education.
• Must have completed Nursing Assistant class and be in the process of obtaining Certification.
• 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.
• Effective Oct. 18, 2021, all Avamere employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they have an approved medical or religious exception. You will need to provide proof of vaccination (or approved exemption) within 10 days of starting work.

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

• 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

What This Job Offers

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