Certified Nursing Assistant CNA - Avamere Pacific Ridge

Avamere·Tacoma, Washington

$24 - $33/hrFull Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 2 months ago

Practice for this role

Certified Nursing Assistant CNA - Avamere Pacific Ridge · $24 - $33/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-2% vs. median posted rate for support services roles in Tacoma, Washington ($24.83/hr, n=169)

169 similar openings in the Tacoma area · median $24.83/hr

$17.31/hr · p10p90 · $297/hr

this role: $24.44/hrmedian $24.83/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 169 posted support services roles in Tacoma, Washington rates. This role sits in the 45th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 2% below the Tacoma, Washington median for support services roles.

Provide routine personal care to residents and monitor their conditions in accordance with established care plans. Assist residents with daily needs, social programs, and transportation while maintaining strict HIPAA confidentiality.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA/NAC)

Status

FT Eve and night - PRN eve shift

Wage

$24.44 to $33.14/Hour DOE

Location

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

Apply at Teamavamere.com [https://teamavamere.com/]

Here you will find Avamere at Pacific Ridge, a 102-bed skilled nursing community which specializes in serving seniors suffering from dementia, cognitive impairment, and psychiatric conditions. The community offers quality memory care and behavioral health programs.

Avamere at Pacific Ridge team members strive for excellence in quality care, a comfortable environment, and bringing joy to their residents. This is evident in their recognition as part of the American Health Care Association’s Quality Initiative Recognition Program.

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.

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

Requirements

Candidates must be a licensed Certified Nursing Assistant in the state with an active CPR/BLS certification. A minimum of a 10th grade education and fluency in English are required.

professional certificate
Patient Monitoring
HIPAA Compliance
Patient Care
CPR
Care Plan Review
Behavioral Health
BLS
Memory Care
Resident Transport

Benefits

Life Insurance
Sick Leave
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Vision Plan
Professional Development
Pet Insurance
Disability Coverage
401(k) Plan
Dependent Care FSA
Critical Illness Coverage
Legal Services
Discount Programs
Medical FSA
Employee Referral Bonus
Accident Coverage
Dental Plan
Medical Plan
Continuing Education Reimbursement
Matching Program
CERA
Supplemental Hospital Coverage
Higher Education Reimbursement
EAP Canopy
Telehealth Mental Health Visits

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $24 - $33/hr
Location: Tacoma, Washington
Posted: Jun 16, 2026
Application: Employer website

Washington support-services roles stay in steady demand

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