Interested in becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant?  Let us help!

We are offering a FREE class to become a Nursing Assistant 

Location: Avamere at Ridgemont - 2051 Pottery Ave. Port Orchard, WA 98366 - (360) 876-4461

Submit your application and attend one of our Info Sessions 

Bring 2 pieces of ID and your Resume!

  Apply at Teamavamere.com 

The theory portion will be held online via Zoom, Monday through Thursday from 8:30AM-1:20PM - must have working camera Clinical hours will be completed at the our facility in Port Orchard, WA  Facility pays testing fees for successful graduates  All applicants must pass a background check Guaranteed employment upon successful completion of the course!

This is a great start to become a Nursing Assistant in the State of Washington and is also a wonderful step to becoming a licensed nurse. Avamere offers tuition reimbursement for Nursing School after one year of full-time employment.

You Will Learn To:

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

Requirements:

Must be at least 18 years of age. Must possess a minimum of a 10th grade education. 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. Must speak, read, and write English fluently

At Avamere, we believe in taking care of our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

 Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible.  401 (k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program. Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave. EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits. Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement. Generous employee referral bonus program. Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA: Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account). Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company. Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.

Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.”