Certified Nursing Assistant CNA - Avamere Sunnyside

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Setting: Skilled Nursing

Status: Full Time, Part Time and PRN

Shift: Day 6am-2pm and Eve 2pm-10pm Available

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

Apply online at  https://teamavamere.com/

 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