Non-Certified Nursing Assistant
Company: Avalon Care Center - Portland
Location: Portland
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Overview:
Avalon Care Center - Portland -has an immediate opening for a
Non-Certified Nurse Assistant to join our outstanding team! -
-**PAY STARTS AT $18.95/HR** -Must have completed a state approved
CNA course -The Non-Certified Nurse Assistants will perform direct
resident care duties under the supervision of licensed nursing
personnel and will assist with promoting a compassionate physical
and psychosocial environment for the residents. -Avalon offers
competitive pay with career growth opportunities including tuition
reimbursement and career advancement courses. Some of our Nurse
Managers started off as CNAs, then became Nurse Techs, LPNs, RNs,
and even Directors! Develop lasting relationships with your
patients and the staff in our building. The valuable work we do
makes a difference in the lives of our patients and their
families.
Responsibilities:
Take and record temperature, pulse, respiration and blood
pressure.Ambulate residents.Apply proper lifting and transferring
techniques.Provide proper positioning and use of postural
supports.Maintain residents' positioning, as needed.Weigh residents
on schedule and record weights accurately.Provide restorative and
rehabilitative nursing.Directly respond, within the scope of
practice, to needs and concerns of residents and family
members.Work with the care giving team to identify and resolve
resident and family issues.Promptly respond to call lights and
other resident needs.Treat residents with compassion and
dignity.Establish effective communication/interaction with
residents and families.Ensure residents are given correct diet.Use
proper feeding techniques while respecting personal dignity and
meeting the residents' needs for socialization.
Qualifications:
Must be at least 18 years old.Must obtain the Certified Nurse
Assistant certification within 120 days of hire. Once certified,
the title will change to Certified Nurse Assistant and employee
must maintain a current -certification in the state throughout
employment.Must have ability to read, write and follow oral and
written directions at a level necessary to accomplish the job.Must
be able to relate positively and favorably to residents and
families and to work cooperatively with co-workers and
supervisors.Must be willing to assist others, including
co-workers.Must maintain regular attendance.Must meet all local
health regulations, pass post-employment physical exam if required.
This requirement also includes drug screening, criminal background
investigation and reference -inquiry.Recent clinical experience or
education is preferred.Avalon Health Care Group is an Equal
Opportunity Employer - -
EEO:
Avalon Health Care Management, Inc is an Equal Employment
Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected
status. Learn more: EEO is the Law -and EEO is the Law Supplement.
Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation
for any part of the application or hiring process can contact Human
Resources at the location(s) where you are applying.Avalon Health
Care Management, Inc. participates in the E-Verify program in
certain locations as required by law. Learn more: E-Verify
Keywords: Avalon Care Center - Portland, Portland , Non-Certified Nursing Assistant, Other , Portland, Oregon
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