What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Assistant (NA) position at Avamere?
Nursing Assistant /NA:
Type: Full-Time, Part-Time
Shift: Day 6 am - 2pm, Evening 2pm-10pm,
Looking for Weekend Positions
Location: Avamere Rehab of Beaverton- 11850 SE Allen Blvd Beaverton, OR 97005
**Must have completed and passed the Nursing Assistant class and be ready to take the State test for Certification**
Apply at Teamavamere.com
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.
Qualifications:
- 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.
- Able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
- Team player
Employee Perks:
- 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
This position is subject to a collective bargaining agreement with the SEIU 503
Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify
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