Certified Nursing Assistant/CNA

Company: Avamere
Location: Bellingham
Posted on: August 21, 2020

Job Description:

Job Description: Overview At Avamere, our mission is to enhance the life of every person we serve. This includes our patients, residents, patient and resident family members, and our fellow co-workers. WE OFFER: Competitive Wages Tuition Reimbursement Growth Opportunities Annual Wage Increases Certified Nursing Assistant/CNA Full-time Day, Evening and NOC Shifts Current Staffing Ratio: Day: 1:7 residents Evening: 1:8 residents Noc: 1:15 residents Avamere St. Francis of Bellingham 3121 Squalicum Parkway Bellingham, WA 98225 (360) 734-6760 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 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 10 th 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 Perks * Tuition assistance * Mentorship opportunities * Free nursing assistant classes * Employee assistance program featuring discounts on gym memberships, financial coaching, counseling services, and more * Generous employee referral program * Paid time off * 401K retirement plan * Flexible spending accounts * Comprehensive benefits package with medical coverage, voluntary dental, vision, and life insurance, short-term disability, and AD&D coverage Facility Information St. Francis of Bellingham is a long-standing skilled nursing community. 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. 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. Get to know more about St. Francis of Bellingham on their blog and Facebook.

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