Free Nursing Assistant Classes

Grow Your Career with Avamere
CNAs are a vital part of our care industry, and becoming one has never been easier. Our FREE classes get you prepared to pass the State exams in just a few weeks, and usually offer a paid position immediately after becoming certified. Click the button above to see when the next class in your area begins!
For OR residents: If there isn’t a class in your area coming up, click here to view opportunities with our NA class partner CareWorks/RISE.
By joining a Nursing Assistant program, you will:
- Receive FREE NA classes and training
- Get immediate on-the-job training from Avamere
- Begin a career in healthcare, one of the most in-demand job markets
- Play a pivotal role in caring for those most in need in our communities

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Our Mission
& Core Values
Our mission and seven core values guide us in every interaction with our patients, residents, their family members, and our fellow teammates.
We honor our mission by working together to get to know our seniors personally, understand and meet their unique needs, and cultivate an environment of compassion and trust.
Our Mission
to enhance the life of every person we serve
OUR CORE VALUES
- Integrity above all else
- Passion for the quality of people’s lives
- Quality that is obvious
- Innovation, not emulation
- A culture of trust and respect
- Reaching to learn, grow, and embrace change
- Teamwork, camaraderie, and fun
Our Avamere Nurse Heroes
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Avamere CNAs Get Pay Boost in Landmark Decision
Landmark decision in Oregon The skilled nursing division of Avamere Living, a major employer of certified nursing assistants (CNAs), has reached a landmark agreement with Service Employees International Union, Local 503, on a new contract to increase staff CNA and...