Nursing Assistant Class - Avamere Newport

Overview

Avamere Skilled Advisors, LLC d/b/a Avamere Living

Free Nursing Assistant Class - Avamere Newport (Finance)

Class Dates: April 6, 2026

Final date to receive applications: March 2, 2026

Curriculum: 40 Hours Online, 40 Hours Lab, and 40 Hours Clinicals (On-Site)

Location: Avamere Rehab of Newport, 835 SW 11th St, Newport, OR 97365

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Compensation and Benefits: Full-time employment with successful completion of the class; facility pays testing and license fees for successful graduates

• 100% in-person attendance to all scheduled program activities including registration (no online option at this time)
• Must pass a background check
• Basic Life Support Certification — offered during the class for a fee

Notes: This is a great start to become a Nursing Assistant in the State of Oregon and a strong opportunity to begin a healthcare career. Avamere offers tuition reimbursement for Nursing School or other Healthcare Professional courses after one year of full-time employment.

• Check each resident routinely to ensure personal care needs are met in accordance with their wishes
• Review care plans daily to determine changes in the resident’s care routine
• Inform the Nurse Supervisor of changes in the resident’s condition so appropriate updates are entered on the care plan
• Assist residents with daily needs, including preparation for activity and social programs, and transportation to appointments
• Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and a calm, cheerful environment
• Ensure that residents’ rooms are ready for receiving and comfortable
• Participate in facility surveys by authorized government agencies

• 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

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