What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Assistant - Bend Transitional Care position at Avamere?
Nursing Assistant (NA)
Setting: Skilled Nursing
Type: Full-Time
Shift: Evenings and NOCs
Location: Bend Transitional Care- 900 NE 27th St. Bend, OR 97701
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Join Avamere today and experience a strong and exciting team environment with a group decision-making culture! Whether you're a recent graduate, a skill-seeking individual, or an ambitious career grower, we're here to help. Embrace the rewarding challenges of being a Nursing Assistant (NA) in our fast-paced and dynamic setting, where every day offers the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve. If you're passionate about helping others and crave a caring, compassionate, and fulfilling work family, look no further – we'd love to have you become a part of 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 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.
- 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 be able to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English fluently
- 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
