Nursing Assistant - NAR at Avamere Family of Companies in Tacoma, Washington

Job Description:

Nursing Assistant - NAR

Category

CNA/CMA

Shift

Day, Evening, or Noc

Hours

Full-Time

Union Position

Yes

Location

Avamere Heritage Rehab of Tacoma

Address

7411 Pacific Avenue

City

Tacoma

State

WA

Zip

98408

Overview

Come work for us as a new NAR and we'll reimburse the cost of your schooling!
We will also pay for the cost of your NAC test!

Full-time Positions Available on Day, Evening and NOC Shift

Must have completed NAC course and have active NAR with no prior NAR employment

Avamere Heritage Rehab of Tacoma
7411 Pacific Ave
Tacoma, WA 98408
(253) 474-8456

The primary responsibility of this position is to provide each of your assigned residents with routine daily nursing care and services in accordance with the resident's assessment and care plan.

Responsibilities/Qualifications/Skillset

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.

- Must possess a minimum of a 10th grade education.
- Must be a licensed NAR in this state
- 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.

Facility Information

Nestled in the Pacific Northwest in scenic Tacoma, Washington is Avamere Heritage Rehabilitation of Tacoma. This location offers skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, and respite care and features 89 skilled nursing beds.

Amenities include 24-hour staff, private transportation services, a Resident Council, and an extensive activities calendar. Their engaging employee culture fosters trust and fun through their team, residents, and those just stopping by for a visit.

Avamere Heritage Rehabilitation of Tacoma is honored to be recognized for their commitment to quality by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living.

Get to know more about Avamere Heritage Rehabilitation of Tacoma on their blog and on Facebook.

This position is subject to a collective bargaining agreement with the SEIU 775

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Avamere Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer