What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Nursing Assistant position at Avamere Rehabilitation of Newport?
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
We are seeking a compassionate and reliable Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) to provide high-quality care to our residents.
As a Certified Nursing Assistant, you will assist with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and mobility, while ensuring the comfort and well-being of residents.
Key Responsibilities:
- Regularly check each resident to ensure their personal care needs are being met in accordance with their preferences.
- Review patient care plans daily to determine if changes have been made to the resident's care routine.
- Inform the nurse supervisor of any changes in the resident's condition.
- Assist residents with daily needs, including preparation for activities and social programs, and transporting residents to/from appointments.
- Create a warm and welcoming atmosphere, promoting patience, enthusiasm, and calmness.
- Maintain residents' rooms in readiness for receiving and help residents feel comfortable.
- Participate in facility surveys conducted 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:
- A minimum of 10th-grade education or above.
- Active CNA certification in Oregon.
- Previous experience in a long-term care or healthcare setting preferred.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
- Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.
- A passion for caregiving and enhancing the quality of life for our residents.
- Fluent English language proficiency (speaking, reading, writing).
- Current CPR/BLS Certification.
Employee Benefits:
- Tuition assistance.
- Mentorship opportunities.
- Career development.
- Employee assistance program featuring counseling services, financial coaching, free legal services, and more.
- Generous employee referral program.
- Paid time off/sick leave (rolling annually).
- 401K retirement plan with employer match.
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical coverage, voluntary dental, vision, and life insurance, short-term disability, and AD&D coverage.
- Access to up to 50% of your net earned income before payday.
We are committed to delivering exceptional healthcare services to our residents. We offer a competitive hourly wage scale starting at $21.25-$28.00 per hour, depending on experience. Our team members also enjoy a range of benefits, including tuition assistance, mentorship opportunities, and career development programs.
We partner with SEIU 503 and the Essential Worker Healthcare Trust to offer an excellent health insurance benefit plan at a reduced cost to our team members. Starting in 2023, our Full-Time Oregon team members will be able to participate in a PPO or HMO plan with deductibles as low as $800.00 and significantly reduced premium costs.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and participate in E-Verify. This position is subject to a collective bargaining agreement with the SEIU 503.
Salary : $21 - $28
