Certified Nursing Assistant - Avamere Sunnyside

Avamere Skilled Advisors, LLC; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant to join their team in a skilled nursing setting. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of residents every day. You will be responsible for providing compassionate care, ensuring personal needs are met, and fostering a warm environment. With a focus on professional development and a comprehensive benefits package, this position is perfect for those passionate about caregiving and looking to grow in their careers. Join a supportive team that values your contributions and helps you thrive in your nursing journey.

Benefits

Health Insurance

401 (k) Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth

Continuing Education Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Professional Development Opportunities

Voluntary Benefits

Qualifications

• Licensed CNA with a passion for caregiving and enhancing residents' quality of life.
• Fluency in English and active CPR/BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Check and meet residents' personal care needs according to their wishes.
• Assist residents with daily needs and prepare them for activities.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Compassion

Time Management

Education

10th-grade education or above

Tools

CPR/BLS Certification

Job description

Certified Nursing Assistant - Avamere Sunnyside

Job Category: Nursing

Requisition Number: CERTI025915

Posted: April 24, 2025

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Salem, OR 97302, USA

Description

Setting: Skilled Nursing

Type: PRN

We offer a strong, exciting team environment with 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.
• 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 residents 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 10th-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.