Free Nursing Assistant Class - Avamere Newport, Oregon

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

We are offering a FREE class to become a Certified Nursing Assistant 

The theory portion will be held online via Zoom, Monday through Thursday from 8:30AM-1:20PM

Clinical hours will be completed at the facility

Upcoming Programs Start: September 22, 2025

Facility pays testing fees for successful graduates 

All applicants must pass a background check

Avamere at Pacific Ridge - 3625 East B Street, Tacoma, WA 98404

Transitional Care of Puget Sound - 630 S Pearl St, Tacoma, WA 98465

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.

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