Nursing Assistant CNA NAC HCA NAR On-Call

About the role

Era Living is seeking a on-call Resident Assistant (CNA/NAC/HCA/NAR) to become the newest members of our Community Health team located in our Lakeshore Community, in South Seattle/Renton, WA. Era Living was voted “2023/2024/2025 Winner: Best in the Pacific Northwest – Senior Community” by the Seattle Times.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care (bathing, dressing, grooming, mobility, transferring, toileting and feeding) to all residents living in licensed apartments
• Communicate effectively with persons with cognitive impairment and mental health issues
• Assist residents with their self-medications as required
• Provide simple housekeeping tasks, such as tidying up the apartment and bathroom, and emptying trash per protocol

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to provide all aspects of personal care to older adults at all functional levels
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
• Ability to schedule tasks effectively to meet strict deadlines and within allotted time
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English
• Ability to pass DSHS and State background check, required

Education and Experience

• Certified Nursing Assistant or Home Care Aide Certification required; Registered Nursing Assistant Certification acceptable with proof of graduation from Era Living approved school, a copy of NAR license, and on condition that CNA license is earned within 120 days of hire
• Must complete Dementia and Mental Health training within 90 days of hire
• Current first aid and CPR certification, required
• Possess Medication Technician certification or able to obtain within 30-days of hire, as required by community
• Food Handler’s Certificate or able to obtain within 14 days of hire
• Two (2) years’ experience working with seniors preferred
• One (1) year experience care giving preferred

Benefits

• Complimentary meals
• Complimentary onsite parking
• 401(k) retirement plan with generous company match (eligibility contingent on age requirement)