Rocky River Healthcare of Westpark is looking for a State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) to add to our team!

Full time & Part time positions available ~ 8 and 12 hour shifts available!

Benefits after 30 days ~ Daily Pay options ~ New Grads Welcome!

Summary: The primary purpose of your job position is to provide each of your assigned residents with routine daily nursing care and services in accordance with the residents assessment and care plan, and as may be directed by your supervisors.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the resident

Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action and to remain calm during emergency situations

Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies / personnel and the general public

Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work and team concept

Must be able to follow oral and written instructions

Must possess the ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel

Must possess the ability to display patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level they are currently functioning

Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices

Must be able to relate information concerning a residents condition

Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace

Must be able to complete all other tasks as assigned by facility Administrator, Director of Nursing, Nursing Supervisor, or designee

Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English Language

Qualifications: Must be a licensed Certified Nursing Assistant, or State Tested Nursing Assistant in accordance with the laws of the state of Ohio.

Education and / or Experiences: Must possess, as a minimum, a 10^th grade education

Working Conditions:

Works throughout the nursing service area (resident rooms, drug rooms, nurses stations, etc.)

Moves intermittently during working hours

Is subject to frequent interruptions

Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies / personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances

Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, etc.

Communications with the medical staff, nursing services, and other department directors

Attends and participates in continuing education programs

Works beyond normal duty hours, on weekends and holidays, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary

Is subject to call back during emergency conditions (severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.)

Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the workday, as well as reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminates

Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses

May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals

Physical & Sensory Requirements:

Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday

Must be able to speak and write the English Language in an understandable manner

Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position

Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met

Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies

Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a medical and physical examination

Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at time hostile people in the facility

Must be able to push, pull, move and / or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move and / or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet

May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations