Typical Wage Range
$20-$24/hr
Personal Care Attendants receive SEIU 503 union-negotiated wages, benefits, and job protections.
Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) in Oregon are college-level credentialed professionals who provide vital care to patients, including administering medication and monitoring patient conditions. In a long-term care setting, LPNs are an important part of the healthcare team, managing certified nursing assistants (CNAs) and working alongside registered nurses to provide care support to residents.
Care Pathways offers a free LPN training program in partnership with Avamere. Current Avamere CNAs and CMAs may apply to the program at the bottom of this page. Please review all training and certification information first before applying.
Applications are currently closed.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor resident healthcare needs
- Administer medication according to treatment, including checking residents’ vitals
- Keep nurses informed of changes to healthcare conditions
- Supervise CNAs and respond to changes to residents’ needs
- Ensure client safety, dignity, and independence
Opportunities for Advancement
Many licensed practical nurses choose to grow their careers through further certification and training. From here, you can move into roles like:
- Registered Nurse
Care Pathways does not currently offer a Registered Nurse training program, but can help you map your next step and find new opportunities—all with union support along the way.
Skills and Qualities
- Good communicator
- Organized
- Compassionate
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Comfortable working in a team enviornment
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Physically capable of light lifting and moving
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Respectful of cultural differences and individual preferences
Training and Certification
Must be a certified nursing assistant (CNA) or certification medication aide (CMA), and have:
- Employment at Avamere, and have been an employee for at least 12 months
- Employment at an eligible Avamere facility in Jackson or Josephine counties
- No active documented second warnings on file
- Ability to meet background check, drug screening, and immunization requirements
- Willingness to commit to completion of the full education program and required post-program employment
Training is fully covered for eligible workers and includes hands-on skills and important health and safety practices.
Applications are currently closed.