DescriptionNow Hiring Healthcare Heroes!Join our amazing team and #workwithpurposeFloat Pool Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Port Orchard, WA / Avamere at RidgemontAs a Float Certified Nursing Assistant with Avamere Skilled Advisors dba AvaStaff, you join a nursing 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.Set a schedule that works best for you and make a difference for seniors!Competitive wages starting at $25 - $30/hr DOE!Seeking Passionate CNAs!Flexible scheduleCompetitive PayMileage/lodging may be covered for those traveling into the Bellingham areaMust work a minimum of 3 shifts per monthFree training available to help you launch your nursing career with AvamereLocal Work AvailableTravel Work Available if interestedEmployee Perks:Access to UKG Wallet - Access your money before pay dayAccess to Avamere' s Employee Assistance Program (EAP), offering discounts on services like counseling and loansCell phone discounts through several different carriersConcert and event ticket discountsWashington Sick Pay401(k) planFlexible and easy scheduling - single point contactResponsibilities:Check each resident routinely to ensure that his/her personal care needs are being met in accordance with his/her wishesReview patient care plans daily to determine if changes in the resident's daily care routine have been made on the care planInform the nurse supervisor of any changes in the resident's condition so that appropriate information can be entered on the resident's care planAssist resident's with daily needs, including preparation for activity and social programs, and transporting residents to/from appointmentsCreate and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and foster a calm and cheerful environmentEnsure residents' rooms are ready for receiving and help residents feel comfortableParticipate in facility surveys by authorized government agenciesMaintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelinesEffectively communicate necessary resident information to charge nurses, director of nursing, and/or administratorQualifications:Be a licensed certified nursing assistant in this state - Minimum of 1-year SNF experience preferredHave a passion for caregiving and enhancing the quality of life for our residentsAbout AvaStaffAvaStaff is an internal float pool supporting the Avamere Family of Companies Skilled Nursing Facilities. AvaStaff employees enjoy opportunities to work with a diverse group of companies within Washington and Oregon.Our compassionate team takes our mission and core values to heart in every interaction with our patients, residents, and fellow team members.Mission and Core values:To Enhance the Life of Every Person We ServeIntegrity above all elsePassion for the quality of people's livesQuality that is obviousInnovation, not emulationA culture of trust and respectReaching to learn, grow, and embrace changeTeamwork, camaraderie, and funEqual Opportunity EmployerAvaStaff is an equal opportunity employer. We eagerly seek applicants of diverse background and hire without regard to race, color, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical abilities, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. A criminal background check is required to join AvaStaff.Avamere Skilled Advisors, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-VerifyQualificationsBehaviorsTeam Player - Wo