Memory Care Nursing Assistant CNA NAC HCA NAR

Era Living; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 31,684 - 36,506; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/vision/prescription drug plan

Dental plan

401(k) retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted ORCA commuter pass

Job summary

Era Living is seeking full-time Memory Care Resident Assistants to join our Terrace team in Bellevue, WA. The position offers a competitive hourly wage between $23.00 and $26.50, along with company-paid continuing education, free meals, and free parking.

The role involves providing essential personal care to residents and ensuring their dignity and independence. Applicants must possess relevant certifications and demonstrate a passion for improving the quality of life for older adults.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide personal care for older adults.
• Ability to interpret instructions in various formats.
• Ability to communicate effectively with cognitively impaired individuals.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including bathing, grooming, and mobility assistance.
• Communicate effectively with residents with mental health issues.
• Assist residents with self-medications as required.

Skills

Personal care

Effective communication

Task scheduling

English communication

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant or Home Care Aide Certification

Dementia and Mental Health training

First aid and CPR certification

Tools

Medication Technician certification

Food Handler’s Certificate

Job description

$23.00 - $26.50 per hour | Company Paid Continuing Education Units (CEUs)! Free Meals! Free Parking!

Era Living is seeking a full-time Memory Care Resident Assistants (CNA/NAC/HCA/NAR) to become the newest members of our Terrace team located in our The Gardens at Town Square Community, Bellevue, WA. Available shifts will be scheduled Sunday-Thursday, 6:00AM to 2:30PM.

Competitive Compensation/Benefits Package Includes:

• Medical/vision/prescription drug plan
• Dental plan
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for health care and dependent care
• 401(k) retirement plan with generous company match (eligibility contingent on age requirement)
• Progressive vacation package starting at 7 days per year
• 8 paid holidays per year; double pay for holidays worked
• 1 hour paid sick time for every 40 hours worked
• Employee Assistance Program
• Longevity bonuses
• Employee discount programs
• Discounted ORCA commuter pass

Primary Responsibilities:

The Resident Assistant carries out the concepts of Assisted Living, ensuring resident choice, independence, privacy, respect, and dignity in all interactions. Resident Assistants provide personal care services and exceptional clinical observation of residents living in licensed apartments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide personal care (bathing, dressing, grooming, mobility, transferring, toileting and feeding) to all residents living in licensed apartments
• Communicate effectively with persons with cognitive impairment and mental health issues
• Assist residents with their self-medications as required
• Provide simple housekeeping tasks, such as tidying up the apartment and bathroom, and emptying trash per protocol

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to provide all aspects of personal care to older adults at all functional levels
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
• Ability to schedule tasks effectively to meet strict deadlines and within allotted time
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English
• Ability to pass DSHS background check, required

Education and Experience:

• Certified Nursing Assistant or Home Care Aide Certification required; Registered Nursing Assistant Certification acceptable with proof of graduation from Era Living approved school, a copy of NAR license, and on condition that CNA license is earned within 120 days of hire
• Must complete Dementia and Mental Health training within 90 days of hire
• Current first aid and CPR certification, required
• Possess Medication Technician certification or able to obtain within 30 days of hire, as required by community
• Food Handler’s Certificate or able to obtain within 14 days of hire
• Experience working with seniors preferred
• Experience caring for residents with dementia preferred

About Era Living:

If you are passionate about improving the quality of life for older adults and exemplify a values based approach to your work, demonstrating integrity, credibility, consistency, strong team orientation, and outstanding communication, we welcome your application! Era Living was voted “2023/2024/2025 Winner: Best in the Pacific Northwest – Senior Community” by the Seattle Times.