DescriptionCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA/NAC)Setting: Skilled nursingStatus: FT and PRN AvailableShift: Day, Evening and NOC availableWage: $20/hour - this position is subject to a collective bargaining agreement with the SEIU 775Location: Avamere at Pacific Ridge - 3625 East B St. Tacoma, WA 98404Here you will find Avamere at Pacific Ridge, a 102-bed skilled nursing community which specializes in serving seniors suffering from dementia, cognitive impairment, and psychiatric conditions. The community offers quality memory care and behavioral health programs.Avamere at Pacific Ridge team members strive for excellence in quality care, a comfortable environment, and bringing joy to their residents. This is evident in their recognition as part of the American Health Care Association's Quality Initiative Recognition Program.Employee Perks:Tuition assistanceMentorship opportunitiesEmployee assistance program featuring free counseling services, financial coaching, legal services and moreGenerous employee referral programPaid time off/sick leave (rolls over annually)401K retirement plan with employer contributionsComprehensive benefits package with medical coverage, voluntary dental, vision, and life insurance, short-term disability, and AD&D coverageDuties and Responsibilities: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 appointmentsEnsure 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 guidelinesQualifications:Have a 10th grade education or aboveBe a licensed certified nursing assistant in this stateAvamere Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-VerifyQualificationsLicenses & CertificationsNursing Asst Certified (preferred)Nursing Asst Registered (preferred)Certified Nursing Asst 1 (required)Certified Nursing Asst 2 (preferred)Avamere Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer