Free Nursing Assistant Class - Avamere at Ridgemont

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

We are offering a FREE class to become a Nursing Assistant 

Upcoming Programs Start: November 17th, 2025

Location: Avamere at Ridgemont - 2051 Pottery Ave. Port Orchard, WA 98366 - (360) 876-4461

  Apply at Teamavamere.com 

• The theory portion will be held online via Zoom, Monday through Thursday from 8:30AM-1:20PM - must have working camera
• Clinical hours will be completed at the our facility in Port Orchard, WA 
• Facility pays testing fees for successful graduates 
• All applicants must pass a background check
• Guaranteed employment upon successful completion of the course!

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.
• Must speak, read, and write English fluently

At Avamere, we believe in taking care of our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

•  Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible. 
• 401 (k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave.
• EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.
• Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement.
• Generous employee referral bonus program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA: Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).
• Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company.
• Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.

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