Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA/NAC)

**$2K Sign-on Bonus - full-Time only

Setting: Skilled nursing

Shift: Day, Evening, or NOC available

Wage: $20.00- $26.38 - this position is subject to a collective bargaining agreement with the SEIU 775

Location: St. Francis of Bellingham - 3121 Squalicum Parkway Bellingham, WA 98225

  

St. Francis of Bellingham is a long-standing skilled nursing community nestled along Bellingham Bay with views of the Cascade Mountains. The team at this 120-bed community has cared for seniors in the Bellingham, Washington area for over 30 years. Their services include: skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, and respite care. They are conveniently located near St. Joseph Hospital.  

Our new management has an engaged team who values the support Avamere provides for programs like tuition assistance and mentorship. Several employees have pursued their nursing degrees through these programs. Some team members have been in the community for over 20 years. 

 

Employee Perks: 

Tuition assistance Mentorship opportunities Employee assistance program featuring free counseling services, financial coaching, legal services and more Generous employee referral program Paid time off/sick leave (rolls over annually) 401K retirement plan with employer contributions Comprehensive benefits package with medical coverage, voluntary dental, vision, and life insurance, short-term disability, and AD&D coverage

 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Check each resident routinely to ensure that his/her personal care needs are being met in accordance with his/her wishes Review patient 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 Ensure residents’ rooms are ready for receiving and help residents feel comfortable Participate in facility surveys by authorized government agencies 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

 

Qualifications: 

Have a 10th grade education or above Be a licensed certified nursing assistant in this state

 

 

  Avamere Skilled Advisors, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify