What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Assistant - (License Pending) position at Avamere?
Nursing Assistant (NA) - License Pending
Recent Graduate of a Nursing Assistant Class
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Nursing Assistant (License Pending) – Avamere Hillsboro
Start your healthcare career with Avamere Hillsboro! We’re hiring nursing assistants who have completed a NA program and are waiting on licensure. In this supportive role, you’ll assist residents with daily care needs while gaining valuable hands-on experience in a skilled nursing setting. Join a compassionate team committed to your growth and success.
At Avamere, we believe in taking care of our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- 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.
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 residents 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.
Qualifications:
- Must possess a minimum of a 10th grade education.
- Must have completed Nursing Assistant class and be in the process of obtaining Certification.
- Able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
- 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 have an active CPR/BLS certification
This position is subject to a collective bargaining agreement with the SEIU 503
Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify
