Certified Nursing Assistant CNA - Avamere Sunnyside

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Avamere Sunnyside

Setting : Skilled Nursing

Status : Full Time

Shift : Eve Shifts

Location : Avamere Transitional Care at Sunnyside - 4515 Sunnyside Rd. SE, Salem, OR 97302

We offer a strong, exciting team environment with a group decision-making culture! Whether you are fresh out of school, looking to improve your skills, or wanting to grow in your career, let Avamere help. Being a CNA is hard, fast paced, exciting and overall rewarding. You get the chance to make a difference every day in the lives of those you serve. If you have a passion for helping others, then look no further, we would love to have you join the Avamere Family.

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 patient 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 foster a calm and cheerful environment

Ensure residents' rooms are ready for receiving and help residents feel comfortable

Participate in facility surveys by authorized government agencies

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

Qualifications :

Have a 10

th

grade education or above

Be a licensed certified nursing assistant in this state

Have a passion for caregiving and enhancing the quality of life for our residents

Must speak, read, and write English fluently.

Must have an active CPR / BLS Certification.

Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. This position is subject to a collective bargaining agreement with the SEIU 503.