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

Job Description:

Nursing Assistant - NAR

Category

CNA/CMA

Shift

Day/Evening

Hours

Full-Time

Union Position

Yes

Location

Avamere at Pacific Ridge

Address

3625 East B Street

City

Tacoma

State

WA

Zip

98404

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 at Pacific Ridge
3625 E. B Street
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 475-2507

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

In scenic and historic Tacoma, Washington you will find Avamere at Pacific Ridge, a 102-bed skilled nursing community serving seniors suffering from dementia, cognitive impairment, and psychiatric conditions. The community offers quality memory care and behavioral health programs.

Avamere at Pacific Ridge staff strive for excellence in quality care, a comfortable environment, and bringing joy to their residents.

Avamere at Pacific Ridge has been honored with the Bronze Commitment to Quality Award from the American Health care Association and Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement award from the Centers for Medicaid Services.

Get to know more about Avamere at Pacific Ridge on their blog and 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