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

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

Upcoming Programs Start: January 5th, 2026

Zoom Classroom Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-2:30pm 

Clinical Hours at Facility: Monday-Thursday 5:45am-2:30pm

Location: Avamere Olympic Rehab - 1000 S 5th Avenue Sequim, WA 98382

Apply online at  https://teamavamere.com/

Once you have finished your classroom and clinical trainings, you'll be eligible to sit for your test with DSHS/ Department of Health and get your Certification as a Nursing Assistant.   

The class is free and you are not paid for being a student in the class.

Facility pays testing fees for successful graduates 
**All applicants must pass a background check**

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. 

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. You must apply for your Nursing Assistant Registered online and it must be "pending" or "active" before you can be enrolled in the class. You must pass a background check that does not disqualify you from working with vulnerable adults.  You must be legally authorized to work in the United States and have a social security number. 

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