What does the NursingAssistant Certified - NAC/CNA do?

In this role, you would be providing quality nursing careto our residents, implementing specific procedures and programs, coordinatingwork within the department, as well as with other departments. In addition, youwould be collaborating with other clinical team members to offer the best incare for our residents.

Why join thePrestige Care Family in the Nursing Assistant Certified - NAR/NAC/CNA role andwhat can we offer you?

• The ability to be a part of a high performingteam of clinicians and caregivers that offer the best in care to our residents.
• Enjoy a strong promote-from-within culture – if youwant to get in a company where you can be promoted, make more money and havemore responsibility, we have that for you.
• Be a part of a 35 year old family-owned andoperated organization with over 75 locations.
• Strong base wage, robust and comprehensive benefitsplan including medical, dental, vision, EAP, 401k, etc.
• A defined career path – the possibilities areendless!

In this job, everyday you will…

1. Provide quality nursing care to residents in anenvironment which promotes resident rights, dignity, freedom of choice, andtheir individuality while providing individualized attention and encouragingresidents to maintain or attain the highest practical physical, mental, andpsychosocial well-being and answering residents’ call lights promptly and courteously.

2. Understand and ensure that individualized careplans are followed and providing the charge nurse or other care planning staffwith specific information, changes and observations of the residents’ needs andpreferences.

3. Attend to the individual needs of residentsincluding assistance with grooming, bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, incontinentcare, toileting, colostomy care, prosthetic appliances, transferring,ambulation, range of motion, communicating, or other needs in keeping with theindividuals’ care requirements.

4. Provide care that maintains each resident’s skinintegrity to prevent pressure ulcers, skin tears, and other damage by changingincontinent residents, turning, repositioning immobile residents, and applyingmoisturizers to fragile skin.

5. Protect the personal belongings of each residentincluding eyeglasses, dentures, hearing aids, furnishings, jewelry, clothing,memorabilia, etc. Promptly reports missing items according to establishedpolicy.

6. Perform various tasks assigned by the chargenurse including vital signs, residents’ weights, applying creams/ointments,collecting specimens, as well as lifting, moving, and transporting residents,using proper body mechanics or lifting devices for accident prevention.

7. Responsible for keeping records documenting careprovided or other information in keeping with department policies whileperforming all job responsibilities in accordance with prescribed safety andinfection control procedures including thorough hand washing, use of disposablegloves where indicated, and proper disposal of soiled materials.

8. Incorporate the Life Story and 100 Things AboutMe information into routine tasks and ADL’s for Expression memory careresidents.

Education & Experienceyou need to qualify:

• A high school diploma or equivalent. Must holdcurrent Nursing Assistant Certification in State or be eligible to obtaincertification within four months of employment.
• A minimum of three months’ prior nursingassistant experience in long-term care preferred.
• Basic knowledge and skills utilizing caretracking systems.

Ways you can advancebeyond the Nursing Assistant Certified - NAR/NAC/CNA role:

Once you master this role, you could consider the LeadCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA), or other higher level jobs which wouldrequire additional education including the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN),Registered Nurse (RN), Staff Development Coordinator, or other similar jobswith Prestige Care.

EOE/M/F/VETS/DISABLED – At Prestige, it is our promise topersonally touch lives every day. It is a philosophy of caring based on ourcore values of integrity, trust, commitment, and respect, that are at thecenter of all that we do. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforcethat represents all of us, coming from different experiences, cultures,backgrounds, and viewpoints. Inclusion is the way we treat one another and howwe celebrate what makes us different.

Prestige is proud to be an EqualEmployment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race,religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, orrelated medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression,age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability,or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Porthaven Healthcare Center

Information About PorthavenHealth Care CenterPorthaven Health Care Center is a skilled nursingand rehabilitation center that serves the northeast Portland neighborhoods ofBeaumont, Alameda, Hollywood and Irvington. We care for residents andpatients with various levels of acuity and will help you grow your nursingexperience.

Who Is PrestigeCare?Prestige Care is a family of over 75 skilled nursing post-acutecare centers, as well as assisted living and memory care communities in 8Western states. We are an organization of over 5,000 team members who serve thousandsof residents, where we have the privilege of personally touching their livesevery day.
Benefits

Beginning January 2023, Prestige is excited to offer a great medical plan with low monthly premiums for Full Time (32 hr ) Oregon Skilled Nursing Center employees and dependents!

Oregon SNF Union Employees:

• Employee Only: $35/month
• Employee & Spouse: $70/month
• Employee & Family: $105/month

Oregon SNF Non-Union Employees:

• Employee Only: $75/month
• Employee & Spouse: $200/month
• Employee & Family: $300/month

Our comprehensive benefit package includes:

• A choice of health plans – Kaiser Permanente or Regence BlueCross BlueShield
• Coverage begins the first of the month after start date
• Preventative care covered at 100% /Generic Rx covered at 100%/Office Visit Co-pay $20
• Vision - VSP/Dental - Delta
• Employer paid Life and AD&D
• 401k w/company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off Program/Paid holidays
• Annual wage increases
• Scholarship/Tuition reimbursement

* Nursing Assistant students not employed by Prestige Care Full Time outside of their class will not be benefit eligible as they are not considered employees