Job Description:

Certified Nursing Assistant/CNA

Overview

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Certified Nursing Assistant/NAC

Status: Full-time

Schedule: Rotating 4 days on , 2 days off; PRN opportunities available

Shift: Day, Evening and Night (8-hour shifts)

Location: St. Francis of Bellingham - 3121 Squalicum Parkway Bellingham, WA 98225

As a CNA with Avamere, you join a team with a culture and mission to enhance the life of every person we serve. This is more than a job – it’s a place where our team members build lasting relationships with patients and residents, their families, and fellow team members.

Find your calling at Avamere where we support you in your career path.

Current Staffing Ratios:

Day: 1:7 residents

Evening: 1:8 residents

Night: 1:15 residents

Employee Perks:

Free meals to all employees
• Tuition assistance, up to $6,000/year


• Mentorship opportunities


• Employee assistance program featuring free counseling services, financial coaching, legal services and more


• Generous employee referral program


• Paid time off/sick leave (rolls over annually)


• 401K retirement plan with employer contributions


• Comprehensive benefits package with medical coverage, voluntary dental, vision, and life insurance, short-term disability, and AD&D coverage

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.

Details

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 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 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

Facility Information

St. Francis of Bellingham is a long-standing skilled nursing community nestled along Bellingham Bay with views of the Cascade Mountains. The team at this 120-bed community has cared for seniors in the Bellingham, Washington area for over 30 years. Their services include: skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, and respite care. They are conveniently located near St. Joseph Hospital. 

With a 5-star staffing rating from Medicare, the team is primed to support their patients as they help them work toward their therapy goals.  

St. Francis of Bellingham has an engaged team who values the support Avamere provides for programs like tuition assistance and mentorship. Several employees have pursued their nursing degrees through these programs. Some team members have been in the community for over 20 years. 

They regularly recognize team members through their employee of the month program and other fun activities, like spirit week. 

St. Francis of Bellingham also works regularly to give back locally through local charities, like Dementia Northwest. 

The American Health Care Association recognized St. Francis of Bellingham for quality care as part of the Quality Initiative Recognition Program. They have also earned Platinum Level Achievement for exceptional commitment to wound care from United Wound Healing. 

Get to know more about St. Francis of Bellingham on their blog and Facebook.