CNA

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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Various shifts available! 

Location: Avamere Court at Keizer - 5300 River Rd. N Keizer, OR 97303

We offer a strong, exciting team environment with group decision making culture! Whether you are fresh out of school, looking to improve your skills, or wanting to grow in your career, let Avamere Court at Keizer help. As a team member with Avamere, you get the chance to make a difference every day in the lives of those you care for. If you have a passion for helping others, then look no further, we would love to have you join the Avamere Family!

We are dedicated to keeping our team members and residents safe. Download our flyer that shows our protocols and response to COVID-19 here.

Employee Perks: 

• Tuition assistance
• Mentorship opportunities 
• Career development  
• Free meals for employees  
• Employee assistance program featuring counseling services, financial coaching, free legal services and more 
• Generous employee referral program 
• Paid time off/sick leave (rolls over annually) 
• 401K retirement plan with employer match 
• Comprehensive benefits package with medical coverage, voluntary dental, vision, and life insurance, short-term disability, and AD&D coverage 
• Access up to 50% of your net earned income before payday

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.

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 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.

Qualifications:

• Must possess a minimum of a 10th grade education.
• Must be a licensed Certified Nursing Assistant 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

Please Note: Effective Oct. 18, 2021, all Avamere employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they have an approved medical or religious exception. If you are hired by Avamere after Oct. 18, 2021, you will need to be fully vaccinated (or obtain an approved exemption) prior to starting work and need to provide proof of vaccination (or approved exemption) within 10 days of starting work. 

Nestled in the beautiful Willamette Valley sits Avamere Court at Keizer. This 5-acre campus offers independent living, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, and respite care. Avamere Court at Keizer features 69 skilled nursing beds and 96 private rooms. They also work closely with The Arbor at Avamere Court, a memory care community located across the street. Amenities include 24-hour staff, transportation, a library, and an extensive activities calendar, including their annual Western BBQ Days event.  

Their engaging employee culture fosters trust and fun through their team, residents, and those just stopping by for a visit. The community has a warm, family-like feel. In fact, many employees are recognized as heroes.  

Several team members have taken advantage of Avamere programs to further their healthcare careers, including tuition assistance and mentorship. Avamere Court at Keizer has many long-standing employees, with some who have been in the community for over 20 years. 

They are very involved locally with several events and organizations, including the Alzheimer’s Walk, Suicide Awareness Walk, and the local senior center. 

Quality care is important at Avamere Court at Keizer. The team proudly earned Pinnacle Quality Insight’s 2020 Customer Experience Award. The American Health Care Association also recognized them for quality care as part of the Quality Initiative Recognition Program. 

Get to know more about Avamere Court at Keizer on their blog and on Facebook.